Under the new proposed racial vilification laws, people can perpetuate hate speech with impunity, while minority groups are conversely labelled anti-democratic for pointing out discrimination.
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Sociologist Duncan Watts on why social science is important in technology and in broader areas of social policy.
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Quote of the week, from computational sociologist, Duncan Watts:
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Developmental psychologist, Alison Gopnik, shows the value of social science in improving early education programs:
Continue reading “Enriching Early Learning”The work of creating the book became an exercise in turning the emotional labour of racism into tangible physical labour. I was able to turn all that pain into an object, which is incredibly strange, but also incredibly freeing. – Naima Lowe, queer black artist on her new book “39 Questions for White People.” Source: Via Colorlines. Continue reading 39 Questions for White People
Imposing unsolicited ‘compliments’ on women and then being angry when she does not respond with enthusiasm is an example of everyday sexism.
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Employers are increasingly using social media to screen potential applicants. Sociologist Heather Williams has put together a thoughtful article on the ethics and problems associated.
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An EU study lead by anthropologists finds that contrary to popular ideas that social media is weakening or transforming social bonds, Facebook in particular is reinforcing offline connections.
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Social scientists use ethnography to study individuals and groups interacting in their everyday lives. This involves attending public events, observing community behaviour and gathering other information to assess how people react to social situations.
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New South Wales law recognises non-specific genders other than male or female. Continue reading High Court Recognises Third Gender Category
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