‘Barbie’ reminds us that pink is a power color for everyone
Pink and blue became girl and boy colors because of marketing trends. Can a new “Barbie” movement reverse those Western gender norms?
Tag: sociology
‘Disruptive’ science is slowing—and these sociologists have theories on why
A new study found that as the larger scientific community grew during the 20th century, disruptive findings did not grow with them.
5 ways cheering for your favorite World Cup team improves your health
Your mental health can get a big boost when you’re watching the big game, whether it be the World Cup or Monday night football, with fellow fans.
Social media drama can hit teens hard at different ages
Teens have a lot going on in terms of biological, psychological, and sociological changes. Social media may exacerbate all of these issues.
The myth of generations, debunked
Generations like Gen Z, millennial, and boomer get defined by history and time. But people who research them argue that generational divides are harmful and unnecessary.
The world uses one emoji more than all others. Here’s why.
A study of global emoji use on Twitter shows that humans everywhere use these digital icons in similar ways.
What archaeologists got wrong about female statues, goddesses, and fertility
What a modern eye sees as a goddess doesn’t mean that’s what it meant thousands of years ago.
DNA tests can’t tell you your race
None of the DNA-test companies explicitly offer to tell consumers their racial make-up. There’s one simple reason for that: The science just doesn’t exist.
A recent study reinforces the idea that music is universal
Whether it’s familiar or foreign, you’ll get the right feeling.
People think beef is manly, and that’s a big problem
The guy in Burger King’s 2006 “Manthem” campaign for the Texas Double Whopper sits in a fancy restaurant and looks at his food. He’s appalled. The portion is tiny, and for some reason, it comes with a pink rosebud on the side. In a feat of utmost masculinity, he starts singing an altered version of Helen Reddy’s “I Am Woman,” boasting that he can’t settle for “chick food” and needs to eat meat.