In Brief
News and notes.
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Sex sells, the old marketing adage goes, but who is buying? Many assume that commercial sex is purchased by men, from women. However, new … Read Moreintergenerational costs
Stigmatization is often thought of as an individualized burden. But can this shameful mark be experienced by and shared with others? New work published … Read Moreshedding the wealth
Let’s be real: taxes and fees stink. In Venezuela, a nation experiencing an ongoing political and economic crisis, nearly 52% of the workforce depends upon … Read Morerural rainbows
When envisioning the places most conducive to lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) flourishing, we might picture urban hubs like Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, with their … Read Morecrossing 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 Moreparenting 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 Moresame 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 Morepaying 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 Moretravel 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 Moresaving 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