Tag Archives: Culture & Society

Montana House Approves Replacing Columbus Day With ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’

The Montana House of Representatives voted to join several other states in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of Columbus Day. However, the fight for recognition is not over yet!

How to Spend Money Wisely – A Guide for Teens

Interested in retiring by age 30? Check out these helpful tips to managing your money.

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You Can’t See This (Mind Tricks)

Watch this video to see how our brains interpret what our eyes see, and explore why this human trait may have been a necessary adaptation.

How 19th-Century Women Used Department Stores to Gain Their Freedom

In the 1870s, the creation of deparatment stores gave women a socially acceptably way to leave the home, both as shoppers and as part of the workforce.

In their words: how children are affected by gender issues

In this video and article, nine-year-old kids on four continents share their thoughts about their lives and the broader world, including what expectations they feel because of their gender.

How to disagree productively and find common ground

Former world debate champion and business strategist Julia Dhar argues that debating ideas instead of identities is the key to productive conversations.

You Share Everything With Your Bestie. Even Brain Waves.

A researcher at UCLA found that brain scans taken while study participants watched a variety of video clips could accurately predict which of the subjects were friends.

Is love losing its soul in the digital age?

Philosophy professor Firmin DeBrabander contemplates how couples display their relationships on social media.

From Activist to Author: How 12-Year-Old Marley Dias Is Changing the Face of Children’s Literature

This girl didn’t like what she was seeing—or not seeing—on bookshelves. She organized and spoke out to see more characters like her and other under-represented groups in books throughout the country.

Even kids can have a role in helping after natural disasters

Even the smallest act of kindness can make a difference to someone who has suffered a natural disaster. Find inspiration in the examples described here.

America’s homelessness crisis

Homelessness takes many forms and has many causes. It affects over half a million people in the United States alone, and that number is on the rise. Learn about the depth of the problem and what is being done to combat it.

National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage

Read about the history of opposition to women’s suffrage and view historical documents and images pertaining to the issue in this resource from the National Women’s History Museum.

Self Care 101: Where Did “Self-Care” Even Come From?

Read about the evolution of the concepts of the “self” and “self-care” as it pertains to society and the individual.

When Slavery Is Erased From Plantations

Slavery was a brutal institution in the era of the United States’ founding, but many historical sites fail to address the entwined legacy of former presidents and those they enslaved.

Should America Take Down Monuments That Romanticize Conquistadors?

Statues of conquistadors are facing many of the same criticisms as Confederate statues. How should we treat these statues? Read the article for commentary on a complicated issue.

This Tech Nonprofit Is Trying to Help Homeless People Get IDs

Photo IDs are a necessity for many vital services. Unfortunately, the system for obtaining an ID can be difficult for those experiencing homelessness. Read the article to learn how a group of entrepreneurs are using technology to help.