Women face unwanted “compliments” that focus on their appearance. These comments sexualise women in a way that men are not subjected to en mass. For women who share their work online, this is a form of abuse that takes focus … Continue reading Online ‘Compliments’ and Harassment
Your Social Science Quote of the Week is by Sociology Professor Professor Danielle Allen. In Beyond Integration: Building a Connected Society, Allen argues that political equality is founded upon economic justice and social equality, which she defines as “connected institutions and services” informed by social science. Continue reading Social Science Quote of the Week: Political Equality
Ruth Benedict said that the job the social scientist is to analyse how nations ‘analyse their own outlook upon the world.’ The goal is ‘a world made safe for differences.’* Read the quote in full context below. ‘It is not possible to depend entirely upon what each nation says of its own habits of thought and action. Writers in every nation have tried to give an account of themselves. But it is not easy. The lenses through which any nation looks at life are not the ones another nation uses. It is hard to be conscious of the eyes through … Continue reading The Goal of Social Science
“If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognise the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse gift will find a fitting place.” … Continue reading Human Potential
Your Social Science Quote of the Week is about looking beyond gender narratives. Writing for Slate, psychology PhD student Jane Hu called out poor media reporting of social science research. She shows that it can adversely affect girls and women, … Continue reading Quote of the Week: Look Beyond Gender Stereotypes
Given that I’ve been asked about this more than once, let’s look at the purpose of a WordPress username and how to update it.
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