Society

Developmental psychologists like Catarina Vales want to know how kids understand the world.This post was originally published on this website.

The ageist and sexist trope of the cougar, milf, or Mrs. Robinson—a desperate older woman pursuing a relationship with a younger, less interested man—is being challenged by a spate of Hollywood movies pairing older women […]

Late last year, ChatGPT was used by a Victorian child protection worker to draft documents. In a glaring error, ChatGPT referred to a “doll” used for sexual purposes as an “age-appropriate toy.” Following this, the […]

Australia’s LGBTIQA+SB (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, sistergirl, brotherboy) communities have long been overlooked in discussions about the prevention of and responses to sexual violence, despite evidence they are at increased risk.This post […]

In our digital times, as we are inundated with YouTube videos, memes and social media, satire is everywhere, but it can be more damaging to people’s reputations than direct criticism, according to research published in […]

When you think about gentrification, maybe you think of an influx of capital, new high-rises, rising rent prices or a generalized change in demographics. But this largely “misses the lived experiences of folks who are […]

Galleries and art museums can be intimidating and alienating even for adults. Imagine it from a child’s point of view. Stern security guards in uniforms stationed at the doors, bags checked, snacks banned and people […]

In an age where social media promises to connect us, a Baylor University study reveals a sobering paradox—the more time we spend interacting online, the lonelier we may feel.This post was originally published on this […]

Effective communication can be a challenge during and in the aftermath of any disaster, but as the recent wildfires pushed the limits of Los Angeles County, the gap caused by language barriers puts some populations […]

Movies often reflect the predominant societal and cultural values at the time they were shot. These values can be expressed in various elements of a film, including the interactions between characters, their communication styles and […]