crossing the cultural line
When does cultural appreciation become appropriation? A recent study published in the American Sociological Review offers a fresh look at this often misunderstood process. Read More
parenting gender, from left to right
In our present era of book bans, challenges to K-12 gender curriculum, and legislative battles over gender-affirming care, it seems the left and right have … Read More
letter from the editors: fall 2024
Let’s have fun! Autumn in North America is magical for many reasons. First, there’s the spectacle of color that surrounds so many of us (sorry … Read More
fall 2024 table of contents
from the editors in brief: “Parenting Gender, From Left to Right,” by Elena G. Van Stee. “Crossing the Cultural Line,” by Parker Muzzerall. Read More
same behavior, different meaning
What does it mean to drive an electric vehicle? For some, it may be a bold act of climate action while for others it may … Read More
paying attention. period.
Menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) are absent from both the Millennium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals, which have shaped global and national-level policies … Read More
travel and the times
How do you choose where to go on vacation? Maybe you consult friends or family or follow the advice of a travel influencer. Or maybe … Read More
saving money, saving relationships
When a friend or family member asks for money and you are unable or unwilling to help, how do you say no without damaging the … Read More
our forests, ourselves
Environmental dilemmas require social solutions. In North America, urbanites frequently lead the charge on environmental activism, often implicitly constructing rural people as oppositional to their … Read More
are you holding?
Say you want to buy or sell some secondhand fashion online. To determine whether the platform you intend to use is legitimate, you might look … Read More
