Tag Archives: Culture & Society

‘Speak up!’ — ‘Sesame Street’ tackles racism in TV special

Sesame Street is teaching children to stand up against racism in some of their newest episodes.

Horror Fans Cope Better with the Pandemic, Study Finds

Horror movies may have prepared some people for the pandemic in a variety of ways. Read the article to learn more about the possible benefits of horror movies.

Study reveals positive connection between nature experiences and happiness globally

Have you ever gone for a walk and felt your worries melt away? It turns out, you aren’t alone, and there is science that supports a positive correlation between nature and happiness.

How to be an ally to friends who’ve changed their pronouns

Everyone wants to feel accepted and respected. Read this article to learn how to be a better ally to friends who change their pronouns.

What Does The Future Look Like Post-Coronavirus – 9 Future Predictions

Bernard Marr, a futurist, offers his opinion on changes he expects to see in a post-COVID-19 world. Read the article to see if you agree with his insights.

What Thanksgiving means for Native Americans

While Thanksgiving can mean many different things to different people, it is important to acknowledge the truth of the holiday and not perpetuate historical inaccuracies.

Why the Black National Anthem is Lifting Every Voice to Sing

This song, endowed with its deep history of Black pride, speaks to the universal human condition.

First Encounters in the Americas

Consider the initial meeting of Arawaks and Europeans through a fresh, critical lens.

Civic Participation

Participating in society in ways like volunteering or voting provides some surprising health benefits.

How a History Textbook Would Describe 2020 So Far

How might students in the future learn about the pivotal year of 2020? Read one historian’s chapter, written when the year was only half over.

Racial Economic Inequality

A century and a half after emancipation, Black Americans face economic challenges that have only been exacerbated by a global pandemic.

English spelling campaigners enlist the help of Hamlet

William Shakespeare penned some of the most famous lines in the English language, which is exactly why spelling reformers are starting with Hamlet.

Coronavirus face masks: Why men are less likely to wear masks

Around the globe and regardless of politics, men are less likely than women to wear facial coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read about some of the reasons for this disparity.

‘We were shocked’: RAND study uncovers massive income shift to the top 1%

Are Americans living in a new gilded age? See what the numbers say.

I’ve been fighting for freedom for years; now, I do it as an American citizen

Click on this link to read about an Egyptian political activist’s experience becoming an American citizen and his ongoing fight for democratic ideals.

Why do people react differently when confronting the same threat?

Panic buying? Hoarding toilet paper? This article explores the different ways people have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is culture shock?

Culture shock is something many people in foreign countries experience. It refers to the anxiety and feelings (of surprise, disorientation, uncertainty, confusion and so on) felt when people have to operate within a different and unknown cultural or social environment.