Tag Archives: Culture & Society

New humanities class explores the history of the ‘self’ from B.C. to VR

A course at Yale University examines the intersections of individuality, society, and technology.

5 Ways Millennials Will Transform The Workplace In 2018

The author of this article predicts several ways the millenial generation will change the world of business.

Researchers Study Effects Of Social Media On Young Minds

Ever wonder what using social media does to your brain? Read to learn what one team of researchers found when exploring this topic.

UChicago research finds location plays critical role in assimilation of U.S. immigrants

This article highlights recent research that suggests immigrants assimilate into American culture in different ways in different parts of the country.

Exotic pets: Why do Americans keep dangerous animals?

Journalist Louis Theroux visits the owners of exotic pets to discover their appeal.

Flexible Work Alone Won’t Create Gender Equality, but These Things Might

Author Brigid Shulte examines why work flexibile work hours don’t always affect gender equaity and describes four other things that can help.

A Deeper Look at the Politicians Who Passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964

This article notes some of the key players in the passing of the Civil Rights Act. Roll over the hotspots in the image to find out more about each person.

Jack London’s mark on literature

Professor and author Jeanne C. Reesman extols the writing of Jack London.

Writers Work in Mobile Studios at This Incredible Residency in Massachusetts

The Mastheads, a residency program for writers, built five small studios inspired by famous local authors, such as Henry David Thoreau and Nathaniel Hawthorne, for its recipients to work in.

African American Spirituals

Why might singing be important for laboring slaves? Click this link to learn more about the important roles folksongs called spirituals played in the lives of slaves.

What Makes Horror Movies Scary? “We do,” Says Baylor Film Expert

A film historian at Baylor University believes horror movies are so compelling because they reflect the difficult and disturbing aspects of our society and ourselves.

20 skills you learn volunteering to help you get a job

Volunteering in your community is a great way to prepare for your first job. Click to read a list of 20 valuable skills you can learn from volunteering.

Is Amazon’s New Store Really The Future Of Grocery Shopping?

What does a reimagined grocery store look like? Amazon, a name not associated with grocery stores up to now, opened “Amazon Go” in Seattle in January!
Would you like this new 21st century shopping experience?

What is a Mental Map?

What is a mental map? Well, it’s a process both humans and animals use daily to find their way around. But, a mental map is more than spatial awareness. This article touches on the bigger effect of mental maps and how they can be influenced.

How Do You Create Attentive, Responsible Teens? Give ’Em Jobs!

Check out this link to see why one blogger thinks it’s important for teenagers to have jobs.

How puberty prepares adolescents for adulthood through changing face perceptions

Researchers at Penn State University are studying how young people who are going through puberty perceive the faces of others they encounter, and how these perceptions are related to social behaviors and relationships.

Hispanic Identity Fades Across Generations as Immigrant Connections Fall Away

Two recent studies conducted by the Pew Research Center indicate that fewer Americans are identifying as Hispanic or Latino than in the past. This article examines the reasons for this trend.

Nurture Counts as Much as Nature in Success

Columnist Noah Smith outlines the findings of a study that shows human influence matters more than genetics when measuring intelligence and success. He argues that Americans should take note.