The outrage over the teen film ‘Cuties’ diverts attention from the social structures that enforce conflicting expectations on young women.
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Why are women and people of colour under-represented in politics? Part of the problem is strategic discrimination, or concern about other people’s biases.
Complaints stated that family shows like Britain’s Got Talent shouldn’t be political. However, the problem is much more complex and sinister than simple politics
Rocks exposes the realities of social care, where children feel left out of decisions that shape their lives.
BLM has been accused of being ‘Godless’ and operating in a ‘demonic realm.’ But scholars of religion see a deep spirituality at work in the movement.
Many Americans want to become more open to people of other races but don’t know how. A professor in Colorado shares what works in her sociology class.
Concerned about the state of marriage – and thus the ability of whites to procreate – eugenicists were behind some of the earliest modern marriage manuals.
Students feel a generational responsibility to challenge racial stereotypes, a study finds.
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s song has cause an uproar for its explicit expression of female sexuality.
Stress and physical conditions make essential work unsafe, especially for Black and Latino employees.
The economic status of Black Americans hasn’t changed since the Fed was handed its mandate in 1977. Could targeting Black unemployment, encouraging credit and reporting discrepancies narrow the gap?
Anti-black violence exists against the backdrop of the political and cultural dehumanization of Black people. How did this happen and where do we go from here?
Interest in Black British writing has grown and shrunk since the late 1940s. Is the current wave going to crash like those before it?
Stating that COVID-19 is a “Chinese” disease, dehumanizes and reinforces well-worn stereotypes of Chinese people as the “yellow peril.”
When we use ‘race’ we need to be very specific about what we mean. Race is not biology, nor is it class.
Recent years have seen a rise in the number of businesses offering employees bias training. However, bias training is not a one-size-fits-all solution and unless tailored to specific contexts loses its value.
Working from home has become the new norm for many during the pandemic. But it’s an opportunity that divides along racial and economic lines – and isn’t as beneficial to the environment as many believe.
Books, movies and records that seem to challenge racism also subtly advance the idea that progress shouldn’t happen too quickly.
First the Washington Redskins. And now the Edmonton Eskimos. It’s about time professional sports franchises recognized the harm that comes from racist team names.
The coronavirus pandemic has revealed inequities throughout society. However, the pandemic also provides the opportunity to change, including in Canadian postsecondary institutions.
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