Troubling online impact

Teachers very worried about the influence of online misogynists on students

In the UK, teachers express growing concern over misogynistic influencers like Andrew Tate affecting students. Researchers found 76% of high school teachers and 60% of primary school teachers alarmed by this influence.
Evolving home dynamics

Gender roles in household chores today

New research reveals that while men are doing more household work than 50 years ago, traditional gender roles still persist, especially in multitasking chores.
Sociology reveals truths

Don’t be afraid of what sociology can tell us about ourselves

Sociology's fundamental concepts, such as the social construction of gender and race, remain politically charged yet essential. Changes in humanities funding can limit our understanding of these crucial insights.
Programming evolution

The evolving landscape of programming and AI

The emergence of AI signals not the end of programming, but its transformation. As AI takes on routine tasks, programmers must adapt, invent, and leverage these tools for future technical achievements.
Rethinking address norms

The curious paradox in how we address each other today

As preferred pronouns gain prominence, the decline of formal address raises questions about respect and social norms. A thoughtful rethink may be needed.
Gender and influence

Dominance benefits men and prestige benefits women in social influence

A study explores how dominance and prestige affect social influence for men and women, revealing that gender stereotypes and time shift their effectiveness.
The power of asking for help

Asking for help as a flirting strategy

A recent study reveals that seeking help can signal romantic interest, suggesting that dependency-oriented requests may enhance attraction in relationships.
Navigating masculinity

Strategic disinvestment from masculinity linked to poor psychosocial outcomes

A study highlights that men distancing themselves from traditional masculinity experience increased distress and anger, revealing complex ties between identity and mental health.
Insights on decision-making

Men exhibit stronger sunk cost bias than women when mating motives are activated

Research shows men are more likely than women to maintain decisions based on prior investments in romantic contexts, suggesting evolution shapes these biases across situations.
The outrage factor

Misinformation thrives on outrage, study finds

A recent study reveals that misinformation spreads rapidly online, fueled by outrage. Emotional responses often lead users to share such content impulsively, without verification.