The events of 1968 had long-lasting cultural and social effects. Scroll through the color-coded timeline, paying special attention to student movements (shown in red).
Tag Archives: Culture & Society
Conscious consumerism is a lie. Here’s a better way to help save the world
Click here to learn why eco-friendly isn’t always the best choice, and learn ways you can inspire real environmental change.
Today’s movement toward sustainable living echoes the not-so-distant past
In this radio piece, author Kate Daloz discusses her childhood growing up in an off-the-grid geodesic dome and other “back to the land” communities of the 1960s and 1970s.
My students call me the ‘peace teacher.’ My job has never felt more important.
Linda Ryden, an elementary school teacher in Washington D.C., explains how teaching mindfulness has led to fewer fights and less bullying.
A Harvard study identified the precise reason protests are an effective way to cause political change
A study on the Tea Party’s 2009 “Tax Day” protest showed researchers that protests are effective, but not in the way one might think.
Is Music the Key to Success?
High-achievers from a variety of industries explain how learning to play music helped make them successful.
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.