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Diversity Thursday

CDR Salamander • 923 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Studies
  1. Naval War College emphasizes Gender Studies as part of a broader political project
  2. Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) program is deeply integrated into the curriculum at NWC
  3. The political project initiated in the Obama Administration continues to impact NWC's focus and resource allocation

Women Are Crazy, Science Finally Admits

Torture Chamber Small Talk • 159 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Psychology Gender Studies Humor
  1. The article discusses the misinterpretation of women's behavior as 'crazy' and highlights the need to distinguish between actual psychopathy and common stereotypes.
  2. Female psychopathy is often subtler and harder to diagnose than male psychopathy, which is a result of existing biases in how psychopathy is recognized and studied.
  3. There's a call for more awareness and understanding of female psychopathy, breaking stereotypes, and approaching the topic with a sense of unity and cooperation rather than division.
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Lost in a Sea of Pixels: Men, Pornography, and the Illusion of Control

Julie Bindel's podcasts and writing • 727 implied HN points • 16 May 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Studies Social Issues Psychology Feminism
  1. Pornography offers a quick escape from intense emotions and intimacy, providing an illusion of control for men.
  2. The feminist critique of pornography highlights its negative impacts on women in production and consumption.
  3. Habitual use of pornography can lead to a loss of control, creating a cycle that may require therapy and open communication to break.

The Beauty Quandary

Polymathic Being • 77 implied HN points • 17 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Beauty Evolutionary Psychology Societal norms Gender Studies Perception
  1. Beauty is a complex topic that influences various aspects of our lives, from societal perceptions to evolutionary biology.
  2. Looking good involves presenting ourselves in a way that signals health, status, and genetic viability.
  3. Our appearance can impact our social and economic outcomes, and understanding these dynamics can help us address biases and stereotypes.

Some Sex Differences are More Problematic than Others

Unsafe Science • 125 implied HN points • 08 Jul 23
🔬 Science Gender Studies Social Psychology
  1. Efforts to address sex disparities in occupational representation focus more on male-dominated jobs, while issues in female-dominated jobs receive less attention.
  2. Participants, especially women, view male-dominated jobs as more problematic due to perceived sexism/discrimination, regardless of job status or pay.
  3. Perceptions of the causes of gender gaps influence how problematic they are perceived to be, with attributions to sexism/discrimination making the gaps more concerning.

What Josh Hawley gets wrong about me

Of Boys and Men • 131 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Issues Gender Studies Labor Market Political Economy Government Policy
  1. More men should be encouraged to work in HEAL professions like healthcare and education for a variety of reasons.
  2. It's important to address the gender disparities in occupations like health care and education to better serve clients and address labor shortages.
  3. Supporting opportunities for men in both blue-collar jobs and growing HEAL sectors is vital for a balanced workforce.

Men Vs. Women

Some Unpleasant Arithmetic • 9 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Studies
  1. There is a battle of the sexes in terms of political identity and beliefs, with young women becoming more progressive while young men are not.
  2. Economic imbalances and cultural resentments contribute to the divergence of young men and young women politically.
  3. The shift from in-person to online socialization has played a role in radicalization and extremist views among young men.

And the Oscar for Economics Goes To... (2/2)

Some Unpleasant Arithmetic • 2 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🚌 Education Economics Cultural analysis Gender Studies Social Sciences
  1. Attending elite prep schools like the fictional Barton Academy can significantly impact future success, leading to better chances of admission to prestigious colleges and higher income levels.
  2. Distinctively Black names have always existed in the United States, and research shows that having these names does not necessarily imply disadvantages in the labor market.
  3. Moving to better neighborhoods during childhood can have a positive impact on future outcomes, such as higher education attainment and earnings, particularly if the move occurs at a young age.

Book Review: "The Two-Parent Privilege"

Data Taboo • 1 HN point • 05 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Issues Economics Family Dynamics Gender Studies
  1. The surge in single-parent households is a result of economic factors affecting marriage patterns, especially for non-college-educated men.
  2. Children of single-parent homes often face worse outcomes due to challenges faced by single parents such as financial strain, time constraints, and lack of supervision.
  3. Although economics plays a role in the rise of single-parent families, it is not the sole cause, and factors like legal rights, cultural shifts, and individual choices also contribute to this societal change.

Kill The Mother

Reactionary Feminist • 26 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Studies Psychology Feminism Social Issues Motherhood
  1. The article discusses the concept of 'killing the mother' as a psychoanalytic fantasy related to Oedipal complex.
  2. There is a trend of intense hostility towards women, especially mothers, in contemporary culture.
  3. Expressions of rage and fantasies of annihilating the mother are evident in various cultural aspects, leading to questions about the origins and implications of this phenomenon.

Life In Plastic Ain't So Fantastic

Some Unpleasant Arithmetic • 8 implied HN points • 20 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Studies Economics Social Issues Diversity Film
  1. Barbie's history and impact reflect complex issues of feminism and economics
  2. Women's labor force participation has evolved over time due to various factors like economic conditions and cultural norms
  3. Gender disparities in wages and career progress are influenced by a mix of discrimination, societal expectations, and individual choices

The Inclusive City

Demodexio • 0 implied HN points • 19 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Urbanism Gender Studies Community Advocacy
  1. The built environment shapes politics, and politics shape architecture, although the changes are subtle.
  2. The needs of women and children were not considered in city designs, leading to significant daily challenges.
  3. Advocacy is important, but dedicated committees and structural changes are needed to address societal issues effectively.

Pro-Sex Work Advocacy as a Form of Doomerism

The 21st Century Proletarian • 0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 22
🎭️ Culture Activism Feminism Sexuality Social Issues Gender Studies
  1. Exchanging sex for money is a controversial topic, often leading to intense political debates.
  2. Liberal feminists may prioritize sex industry workers at the expense of the marginalized, influenced by capitalist realism.
  3. To tackle issues in the sex industry, reducing demand and moving away from capitalism are crucial goals.