A binary understanding of different-sex and same-sex relationships does not quite capture the complexity of human sexuality. (Shutterstock)

Why ‘sexual inconsistency’ can make unhappy relationships

Experiencing sexual inconsistency does not mean people are confused or not serious about their relationships. Rather, it reflects the complex lived realities of human sexuality.
Many cultures maintain multigenerational households, like this Chinese Canadian family in Ottawa. A new halt on Canada’s parent sponsorships program prevents any new parent applications. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada halts new parent immigration sponsorships, keeping families apart

While some western cultures identify the family unit as couples and their children, many other cultures see older parents as an integral part of the family.
Despite a social consensus regarding the importance of mothers as care providers, the crucial role mothers play in their children’s social mobility is often overlooked in research and policymaking. (Shutterstock)

Mothers’ education has a powerful role shaping their children’s futures

Globally, mothers’ educational status has a greater influence over the level of education their children attain today than was the case for people born mid-century.
Dating apps like 2RedBeans and Tantan, that specifically cater to Chinese people, have become increasingly popular. (Joshua Chun/Unsplash)

Chinese immigrants look to digital Chinatowns to find love online

Chinese-oriented online dating platforms create “Chinatowns” in cyberspace, where Chinese daters gather in hopes of finding true love.
Stereotypes of AsianAmerican men mean they can have a hard time in the online dating world. (Phuoc Le/Unsplash)

Asian guys stereotyped and excluded in online dating

A large body of sociological research has found that in North America, young Asian men are twice as likely as Asian women to be single.
The South Korean government has decided to dim its office lights at 7 p.m. and shorten its work week hoping to encourage young people to date again. A favourite lover’s activity is to put a lock on Namsan mountain’s Seoul Tower to declare love. Shutterstock

Why young people in South Korea are staying single despite efforts to spark dating

South Korea is facing a low fertility trend. Valentine’s Day serves as a reminder to help ease the domestic burden on young women so they can consider partnerships again.
New research indicates women are much happier when they work with other women, as opposed to men. Here a scene from the set of ‘Ocean’s Eight’ with Cate Blanchett and Rihanna looking happy working together.

Women feel better when they work with other women

Men have defended gender segregation by treating women who cross over into male-dominated occupations with scorn and ridicule.
Gambar dari sebuah pernikahan di Cambridge, Kanada. Anne Edgar/Unsplash

Apakah kecerdasan dan kesuksesan mengurangi prospek menikah?

Mitos lama bahwa perempuan berpendidikan tinggi di atas usia 40 akan sulit menikah masih bertahan. Sebenarnya, hal ini tidak benar di AS, tapi di Cina beda lagi.
The myth that educated women over 40 find it impossible to find a mate to marry prevails - but it has long been debunked. What are the actual impacts of higher education on a women’s ‘marriageability?’ Here a wedding pic from Cambridge Mill, Cambridge, Canada. Anne Edgar/Unsplash

Does being smart and successful lower your chances of getting married?

The old myth that it’s impossible for educated women over 40 to get married still lingers. Actually, educated women are doing OK in the U.S. In China, however, the story changes.
Chinese women carry a disproportionate share of family responsibilities. Having more children and greater family demands could increase women’s work-family conflicts and jeopardize women’s careers. With the two-child policy, conflicts between work and family responsibilities are likely to worsen. Shutterstock

China’s two‑child policy needs to come with child‑care help

How does the two-child policy in China impact women’s equality? Do women have the ability to stop when they no longer want more children?

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