Wikipedia Bumps Women from “American Novelists” Category
Source: The Guardian
A scandal erupted when editors of an online encyclopedia removed the names of women from its American novelists page and put them into a separate all-women subcategory.
Culture & Society
Mark Bezos: A Life Lesson from a Volunteer Firefighter
Source: TED
When ordered to “save” a pair of shoes from a fire, volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos felt terribly disappointed. After all, he had wanted to be a hero. Find out why he now thinks that we all should decide to get out there—and save the shoes.
Who Takes Risks?
Source: Association for Psychological Science
Many people assume that men are more likely to take risks than women or that teens are the most likely engage in risky behavior. But this press release issued by the Association for Psychological Science suggests otherwise.
Why We Protest
Source: Psychology Today
Learn about crowd psychology and the nature of protests by examining the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Tiananmen Square, Then and Now
Source: The Atlantic
In 1989, the Chinese government silenced a pro-democracy protest in Tiananmen Square. An unknown number of protesters, mostly college students, were killed by their government. To this day, the Chinese government censors the media to prevent its people from learning about this event. Explore this photo essay to learn more.
Women Have Been Part of U.S. Combat for Years, Although Not on Front Lines
Source: The Washington Post
On January 23, 2012, the ban on women in combat positions in the U.S. military was lifted, eliminating all unnecessary gender-based barriers to service. Though many rejoice about this change, others are concerned about the impact it will have. Read the article and watch the video in which Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced the end of a ban.
Where the Boys Are Not
Source: Publishers Weekly
Gendering is a sociological term for a field that is dominated by one gender. This article explores why there aren’t more men in publishing and whether that contributes to men’s lower interest in reading.
How Can Women Gain Influence in Hollywood?
Source: The New York Times
Did you know that only one female director has ever won an Academy Award? Why are there so few women making movies? And what should we do about it? Explore the opinions of eight different writers.
What Americans Keep Ignoring About Finland’s School Success
Source: The Atlantic
Finland has one of the most successful education systems in the world, whereas the United States remains mired in the middle. What is Finland doing differently, and why aren’t we trying it?
Is the Internet Hurting Children?
Source: CNN
There is no doubt that the Internet and social media have become an essential part of every child’s life, but is that a good thing? Consider two very different perspectives on the influences of these technological advances on children.