Tag Archives: Culture & Society

A moment on ‘Oprah’ made her a human rights symbol. She wants to be more than that.

Clemantine Wamariya talks about her memoir, The Girl Who Smiled Beads, in which she writes about her experiences as a refugee fleeing genocide in Rwanda and rebuilding a life in the United States.

With Utah’s concerns about youth suicide, should students study ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

Mental health advocates argue that Shakepeare’s play could help start important conversations with teenagers.

Instead of Saying “Life’s Not Fair,” Teach Her How to Fight Injustice

This guide from the Girl Scouts explains how to identify injustices and overcome them.

There’s another way to build peace. And it doesn’t come from the top down.

Author and professor Severine Autesserre argues that building peace starts with individual communities.

How Kids Learn Resilience

More and more educators are valuing grit and resilience as keys to success, but how do parents and teachers instill those qualities? Education expert and writer Paul Tough analyzes the issue.

How to connect and find common ground in any situation

In this how-to column, the writer recommends connecting over small things before initiating deeper conversations.

Bromances may be good for men’s health

A 2016 study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley showed that mild stress can be a catalyst for male bonding, which has postive health benefits.

A History in Which We Can All See Ourselves

You may have heard the phrase “representation matters.” So why is it important to include culturally diverse perspectives when studying history? This article addresses that question and suggests ways to make history curriculum more inclusive.

Ground-breaking support system creates a win-win for medically-trained immigrants, Minnesota

Find out how a group of immigrants from all over the world are working to overcome the obstacles that would prevent them from contributing meaningfully to their new home.

U.S. Drivers Are Distracted More Than Half the Time They’re Behind the Wheel

Cellphones are clearly a distraction for teen drivers, but they’re only part of the problem.

How fairy tales have stood the test of time

There’s definitely one of the tales of the Brothers Grimm that you’ve never heard, because it was developed using artificial intelligence after analyzing their works. Find out what that’s all about and why stories about princesses and shepherds still capture us.

Event Horizon: How Space Changes Your Perspective On Life

The social and physical boundaries of Earth fade away in space. Watch this video to gain a different perspective on conflict.

Get ready for a future in which your favorite products act like helicopter parents

Is “smart packaging” with sensors and bluetooth connectivity the future of consumer packaging? Read about the possibilities.

BORDERLINE

Explore part or all of the boundaries that separate the United States and Mexico.

Online Museum Is Preserving ‘Endangered’ Sounds for Future Generations

Technological advances force some objects to become obselete. Something widely used even ten years ago may now be a relic. An online museum aims to catalog and preserve the sounds these outdated objects make.

The Hopeful, Heartbreaking Ads Placed by Formerly Enslaved People in Search of Lost Family

In an effort to connect with separated family members, many freedpeople turned to newspaper advertisements after emacipation.

Whitman and Race

Walt Whitman’s views on race reveal the problematic racial bias present even in those considered “progressives” in the 19th century.

Brazilian Big-Wave Surfer Sets a Record

Maya Gabeira is accustomed to overcoming obstacles. After a giant wave almost killed her, she came back to conquer the waves and the big-wave surfing industry.