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Q&A: Researcher finds immigration doesn't threaten welfare states
It is often thought that immigration threatens the solidarity on which redistribution relies. But looking at the post-war period, Ph.D. candidate Emily Anne Wolff finds that this is not the case.
Political science
19 hours ago
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Millions of young people will head to the polls over the next year—but many are disillusioned about mainstream politics
A record number of people will go to polls in 2024 to vote in national elections around the world. People who came of age during the last electoral cycle will have an opportunity to cast their votes for the first time.
Social Sciences
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Cyberflashing is now a criminal offense—but the normalization of this behavior among young people needs to change
In March 2024, a 39-year-old man became the first person in England and Wales to be convicted of the new offense of cyberflashing, part of the Online Safety Act. He had sent unsolicited photos of his genitals to a 15-year-old ...
Social Sciences
23 hours ago
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May Day 2024: Workers on a warming planet deserve stronger labor protections
Imagine working during a heat wave, standing over a boiling hot stove in a busy restaurant with no air conditioning, limited ventilation and no access to a break until you've worked five consecutive hours.
Economics & Business
23 hours ago
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Study: World War II plant construction expanded high-wage manufacturing jobs, benefiting residents and their children
In a new study, researchers have examined the long-term effects of government-led construction of manufacturing plants during World War II on the regions where they were built and on residents. The study found that wartime ...
Economics & Business
May 1, 2024
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Study shows a tale of two social media platforms for Donald Trump
Truth Social was more effective at driving news attention toward Donald Trump during the 2022 midterm election cycle than Twitter (now known as X) was during the 2016 primary election season, a pattern driven mostly by partisan ...
Political science
May 1, 2024
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Study examines US public opinion of 'would-be' mass shooters
The unpredictable and widespread threat of mass shootings can affect anyone anywhere. Interrupting the process of planning and conducting a mass shooting is a matter of public safety. However, the public's willingness to ...
Social Sciences
May 1, 2024
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One in five 10-year-olds in the UK experience physical punishment, reports study
More than 1 in 5 10-year-olds experienced physical punishment in 2020 and 2021 in the U.K., reports a new research briefing by UCL researchers.
Social Sciences
May 1, 2024
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Rap music is being used as evidence to convict children of serious crimes: Report
New research from the University of Manchester has found that children are being swept up in murder and attempted murder cases—and being tried in adult courts—partly due to rap music culture being used as evidence against ...
Social Sciences
May 1, 2024
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Study finds distinct patterns lead to domestic partner homicide
A new study has explored the complex patterns which lead to an intimate partner homicide (IPH), in an effort to better understand and prevent the tragic event happening.
Social Sciences
May 1, 2024
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Violence against women is both a legal and cultural problem. What can Australia do to address it?
Australia is finally having a sustained conversation about violence against women and what we can do about it.
Social Sciences
May 1, 2024
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Opinion: Time for Scotland to follow the rest of the UK and punish violent partners who cause pregnancy loss
On May 2, the Scottish Parliament will debate whether it should be a crime in Scotland to cause the loss of a partner's or former partner's pregnancy through violence or abuse.
Social Sciences
May 1, 2024
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Opinion: GDP not enough to measure a country's development. What if we used Sustainable Development Goals instead?
Gross domestic product (GDP) has long been the main indicator of economic growth used almost everywhere in the world.
Economics & Business
May 1, 2024
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Australians are more likely to have partners who don't share their political views than 25 years ago
Australian men and women are both becoming more progressive across generations, my recent research shows. But young women are more left-leaning than young men—so there is a gender gap, reflecting a global trend.
Social Sciences
May 1, 2024
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New research captures 18 years of US anti-bullying legislation
Between 1999 and 2017, every state has passed a law addressing bullying, and 90% of those states amended or updated their laws, according to research that analyzes the most comprehensive legal data on anti-bullying laws to ...
Political science
Apr 30, 2024
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Research reveals overlooked factor driving China's real estate crisis
The default of Evergrande, one of China's largest developers, set off a chain of defaults among developers, triggering the ongoing property market crisis in China.
Economics & Business
Apr 30, 2024
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Study: Racial bias is no 'false alarm' in policing
Black drivers are more frequently searched during traffic stops without finding contraband than white drivers, according to a University of Michigan study.
Political science
Apr 30, 2024
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Greater Detroit is more diverse and less segregated, but Asians and Hispanics increasingly live separately
The Detroit metropolitan area is one of the most segregated areas in the United States.
Social Sciences
Apr 30, 2024
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How famines are formed: In Gaza and elsewhere, an underlying pattern that can lead to hunger and death
The United Nations' latest report on hunger makes for grim reading. On April 24, 2024, the international body released its annual Global Report on Food Crises, showing that 281.6 million people faced acute hunger in 2023.
Economics & Business
Apr 30, 2024
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Researchers disprove current thinking on how to achieve global collaboration
The world's most pressing issues such as climate change will only be solved through global cooperation. New research by academics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), published in the Proceedings ...
Social Sciences
Apr 30, 2024
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