By kindergarten, there are Gaps in Advanced Math and Scientific Abilities

By kindergarten, there are Gaps in Advanced Math and Scientific Abilities

Far earlier than previously thought, racial and ethnic differences in advanced math and science abilities exist in the United States. In kindergarten, 13% of white…
The Most Gender Equal Nations have the Highest Sex-Based Personality Differences

The Most Gender Equal Nations have the Highest Sex-Based Personality Differences

The University of Gothenburg, University West, and the University of Skövde recently conducted research that found that in nations with higher levels of gender equality,…
Until the 22nd Century, Gender Equity will not be Fully Achieved Under Current Conditions

Until the 22nd Century, Gender Equity will not be Fully Achieved Under Current Conditions

On this International Women’s Day, there is encouraging news: women are currently ascending the management ranks more quickly than males. In just two more decades,…
Inequality Between Men and Women is Still Pervasive in the Maritime Longshore Industry

Inequality Between Men and Women is Still Pervasive in the Maritime Longshore Industry

Over the past 100 years, gender equality has advanced significantly. There are over 3.5 times as many working women in Canada today as there were…
Locking Up Children has Negative Effects on their Mental Health and Encourages More Crime

Locking Up Children has Negative Effects on their Mental Health and Encourages More Crime

The appalling conditions for young Aboriginal people in the juvenile justice system in Western Australia were described in the ABC Four Corners report “Locking up…
Families With Emotional Neglect Perceive Feelings as Issues Rather than as Important Signals

Families With Emotional Neglect Perceive Feelings as Issues Rather than as Important Signals

Thanksgiving holiday will be a time of thanksgiving for many families, but there will be a problem. The elephant will be present, but they won’t be…
Like in Real Life, Tremendous Emotions on Screen are Motivated by Music

Like in Real Life, Tremendous Emotions on Screen are Motivated by Music

There are several famous movies where a moment wouldn’t be the same without music since the music is so essential to the scenario. With its…
Why Some Individuals Continue Using Drugs Despite Knowing That It Destroys Their Lives

Why Some Individuals Continue Using Drugs Despite Knowing That It Destroys Their Lives

If you’re like the majority of people, you’ve been affected by substance use problems in some way. You might have known someone who has battled…
After a Hot Summer, Low-Income Households are More Likely to Have Their Power Disconnected

After a Hot Summer, Low-Income Households are More Likely to Have Their Power Disconnected

When temperatures in California exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit, low-income families are more likely than other homes to have their electricity cut off two to three…
A Week in Advance, an Algorithm Predicts Crime, But it Also Reveals Bias in Police Response

A Week in Advance, an Algorithm Predicts Crime, But it Also Reveals Bias in Police Response

Governments are interested in using advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence to employ these techniques for predictive policing to prevent crime. However, because they…
Conspiracy Theories can be Believed After Believing that COVID is a Hoax

Conspiracy Theories can be Believed After Believing that COVID is a Hoax

According to new research, the idea that the COVID-19 epidemic was a hoax, that its severity was overstated, or that the virus was purposefully disseminated…
A 27-Year Study Suggests that Income Inequality can Negatively Affect Children’s Achievement in Math but not in Reading

A 27-Year Study Suggests that Income Inequality can Negatively Affect Children’s Achievement in Math but not in Reading

The most extensive study of its kind has discovered that income inequality has an impact on children’s math performance but not on reading. The investigation,…
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