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What makes a person willing to use violence?This post was originally published on this site

“China virus,” the Chinese virus—at the start of the 2020 pandemic, this epithet was often encountered in the media. The use of geographically based labels to define the disease (COVID-19) and the virus causing it […]

Each human culture consists of a unique set of values, beliefs and practices. However, a common thread across cultures is the apparent importance of preserving aspects of those cultures throughout generations.This post was originally published […]

Showing students audiovisual narratives that simulate homophobic bullying scenarios in schools can capture their attention and generate reflection on social prejudices, promoting respect and inclusion. This strategy is presented in an article published in the […]

Unlike ballet, contemporary dance is not necessarily intuitively “understood” by the general public. So, which factors influence whether audiences enjoy a contemporary dance performance?This post was originally published on this site

Households affected by high electricity prices during the energy crisis tend to be more negative toward climate policy. Research from the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg shows that perceived […]

The high school prom, an American institution, has now been a mainstay in UK culture for over 25 years. A prom heralds the end of exams and the end of school altogether—and the beginning of […]

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK this week announced sanctions against two members of the Israeli cabinet: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.This post was originally published on this […]

Our brains swear for good reasons: to vent, cope, boost our grit and feel closer to those around us. Swear words can act as social glue and play meaningful roles in how people communicate, connect […]

Training for police officers and soldiers often focuses on exceptional situations—the so-called “split second” in which everything is decided. But in practice, this does not adequately prepare them for day-to-day work.This post was originally published […]