Social Sciences

This area deals with the latest developments in the field of empirical and theoretical research as it relates to the structure and function of institutes and systems, their social interdependence and how such systems interact with individual behavior processes.

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It's a jungle out there

The most comprehensive study of 20th century children's books ever undertaken in the United States has found a bias towards tales that feature men and boys as…

Limitations of question about race can create inaccurate picture of health-care disparities

What race best describes your background? That one question, which appears on most paperwork for health care, could leave entire groups of people underserved…

Family largely ignored in Canada's response to youth homelessness

The role of family in ending youth homelessness is largely ignored in Canada, according to a report released today by York University, though there is evidence…

Negative image of people produces selfish actions

The expectations people have about how others will behave play a large role in determining whether people cooperate with each other or not. And moreover that…

The rules of violence among young people

This is the main conclusion of a doctoral thesis in Sociology authored by Sara Uhnoo from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Uhnoo’s thesis shows a…

Gender stereotypes could push women away from entrepreneurship

“Where are the role models for women?” asks Gupta, an assistant professor of strategy at Binghamton University. “Pick up any book on entrepreneurship: It's all…

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