Sociocultural Evolutions – theories of sociobiology

Sociocultural Evolutions – theories of sociobiology

Sociocultural evolution is a theory that attempts to explain how societies and cultures evolve over time. Sociocultural evolutions are sociobiological and cultural evolution theories that…
Regional Science – a field of the social sciences

Regional Science – a field of the social sciences

Regional science is an interdisciplinary branch of study that focuses on the investigation of geographical, economic, and social regions. It is a social science subject…
Ethnocentrism – in social science and anthropology

Ethnocentrism – in social science and anthropology

Ethnocentrism is a sociological and anthropological concept that refers to individuals or organizations’ predisposition to evaluate other cultures, beliefs, and practices based on the standards…
Intercultural Learning – an area of research

Intercultural Learning – an area of research

Intercultural learning is the process of learning about different cultures, their values, beliefs, customs, and ways of life. It is a field of study, investigation,…
A Study Reveals Enduring Racial Discrepancies in Exclusionary Discipline in Schools and Suggests Positive Solutions

A Study Reveals Enduring Racial Discrepancies in Exclusionary Discipline in Schools and Suggests Positive Solutions

According to a new study from Associate Professor of Education and Public Policy Richard Welsh and recently published in Children and Youth Services Review, policy…
New Studies Give Suggestions for Enhancing Developing Countries Access to Drinking Water

New Studies Give Suggestions for Enhancing Developing Countries Access to Drinking Water

The critical issue of drinking water access in rural areas of developing countries is examined in new research by Alfonso Pedraza-Martinez, the Greg and Patty…
Funding Should Address Employment Hurdles for Young People With Disabilities Because Unemployment Worsens their Mental Health

Funding Should Address Employment Hurdles for Young People With Disabilities Because Unemployment Worsens their Mental Health

Governments in Australia invest a lot of money in helping young people with disabilities find employment. But these initiatives have only had minimal success. Despite…
Talented Scientists and Engineers Join Technology Firms for the Love of the Work, Not the Money, According to a Study

Talented Scientists and Engineers Join Technology Firms for the Love of the Work, Not the Money, According to a Study

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and ESMT Berlin have conducted new study that reveals the factors influencing the employment decisions of brilliant STEM Ph.D.s…
Some of the Earliest Historical Texts Express the Notion that Imprisoning Criminals “Corrects” Them

Some of the Earliest Historical Texts Express the Notion that Imprisoning Criminals “Corrects” Them

Prisons are painful places. However, in theory, their goal is reform rather than punishment. The opening of the Elmira Reformatory in upstate New York in…
Workplace Issues Related to Fertility are Growing, Yet Company Support can Produce Winners and Losers

Workplace Issues Related to Fertility are Growing, Yet Company Support can Produce Winners and Losers

Over 10 million IVF babies have been born globally since the first human baby was created using in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the UK in…
According to New Research, Hearing the Texture of Skateboard Noises can Aid in Bridging Gaps

According to New Research, Hearing the Texture of Skateboard Noises can Aid in Bridging Gaps

According to a recent study, hearing skateboarding noises firsthand can help close the gap between the like and dislike of them. Skate sounds may also…
According to a Study, Education about Domestic Abuse Increases One’s Motivation and Knowledge to Help Victims

According to a Study, Education about Domestic Abuse Increases One’s Motivation and Knowledge to Help Victims

Information on domestic violence enables and encourages neighbors, coworkers, and acquaintances to react favorably and helpfully when someone exposes experiences of abuse, according to a…
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