In the next Congress, white men will make up 60 percent of the House and 71 percent of the Senate – a historic low.
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A longstanding view of minorities as outsiders contributes to negative encounters with campus police. A researcher argues how greater empathy can lessen the urge to call the police in the first place.
Pakistan has often been misunderstood to be exclusively built upon a national Islamic identity, ignoring the multiculturality and divisive role of Islam in the definition of its national identity.
Unstable relations between China and Vietnam are affecting the lives of Hmong highlanders in surprising ways.
A majority of white Americans now believe that white people experience racial discrimination, and memes like #ItsOkayToBeWhite are only fanning the flames.
Constructing large dams can provide much needed electricity for Myanmar. But this can also threaten the livelihoods of millions.
Race-conscious admissions policies are still the best way to achieve diversity on campus. Yet, some race-neutral methods could help colleges improve diversity – and stand up to legal scrutiny.
Christians’ plight in Pakistan reflects the confused identity and ideologies of the country they live in.
Primary school children who belong to ethnic minorities are especially vulnerable to dropping out of school early. If teachers were better equipped to deal with multiculturalism, this could change.
The ‘elite’ can never be a scapegoat.
French law prohibits the collection of any data based on race, ethnicity or religion. But this leaves minorities vulnerable.
Yes, environmental racism is still a problem, but recent research shows that minority groups care about protecting the environment because of the positive experiences they’ve had.
Empathy, a trait built into the human character, can be taught and practiced by both police and communities to improve relations.
The upcoming first ever Global Forum on Youth Policies has put the spotlight on the position of young people who, the United Nations says, are our “greatest resource”. Australia is among a minority of…
Oscars nominations and winners this year offered an unparalleled level of racial diversity. In the headline categories, Lupita Nyong’o won for Best Supporting Actress, Alfonso Cuarón was the first Mexican…
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