Social norms

Breadcrumb Links Columnists Everyone has the right to demonstrate, but we must not tolerate threatening democratic institutions and the rule of law Publication date : June 24, 2022 • 1 day ago • 3 minute read • 16 comments Protesters sit in a hot tub on Wellington Street in front …

The term “non-binary” has started to become a mainstay of 21st century vocabulary, especially now that people are becoming more educated about LGBTQ issues. However, the idea of ​​a gender non-conforming person has been around for thousands of years. Various cultures have traditions that blur the line between masculinity and …

BY MARTIN IKE-MUONSO Over the centuries, human belief systems govern them through unwritten rules, beliefs and attitudes accepted within a social group. Because of the depth of their acceptance, they invariably become standards and foundations for accrediting or rejecting other behaviors. Virtually all societies are distinguished by these standards, whether …

WHO. Global and regional estimates of violence against women: prevalence and health effects of intimate partner violence and non-marital sexual violence. Geneva; 2013. UN-WOMEN. Data on the prevalence of violence against women: country surveys 2011. Moreno-Garcia C, Jansen H, Ellsberg M, Heise L, Watts C. WHO multi-country study on women’s …

The pandemic has entered a murky phase and social norms are changing rapidly, which I’ve been thinking a lot about lately. Many people test at home, or not at all. Here in Vermont, where I live, you can get a type of PCR test that can be done at home. …

Social norms and attitude towards gender in South Asia are strongly linked to the low participation of women in economic activities Social norms and attitude towards gender in South Asia are strongly linked to the low participation of women in economic activities Despite decades of rapid economic growth, rising education …

Download logo UN Women in Africa led efforts to engage with cultural and traditional community leaders to end harmful practices affecting women and girls. Evidence-based engagement has proven that working with community leaders is essential to effectively changing social norms. Traditional leaders have been catalysts of change against child marriage …

UN Women in Africa led efforts to engage with cultural and traditional community leaders to end harmful practices affecting women and girls. Evidence-based engagement has proven that working with community leaders is essential to effectively changing social norms. Traditional leaders have been catalysts of change against child marriage and female …

Costume studies students from Dal’s Fountain School of Performing Arts transported attendees to last week’s historic showcase in 1896. ‘Property and Protest’, held last Wednesday at the Sir James Dunn Theater, presented an image of a time in history when women began to wear clothes that went against the norms …

Horror of horrors, Saudi women now have a much higher labor force participation rate than Indian women. In recent years, Saudi Arabia has implemented a series of reforms aimed at reducing gender discrimination, which has led to a large number of women, in all age groups, entering the labor force. …

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 public domain Despite increasing female employment and narrowing gender gaps in career prospects, the gender pay gap persists. An analysis in the Journal of Economic Surveys which included 39 relevant studies examined how personality traits and social norms can affect this problem. The analysis revealed that personality traits …

The study, which covered the country’s legal and policy efforts to combat FGM from 1928 to 2020, concluded that although various laws have curbed the practice, they have not deterred people from continuing to practice. practice them on a large scale. Citing a UNICEF report, the study noted that the …

The child rights group Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse has started a movement to end the harmful aspects of Filipino sexist culture and protect boys from all forms of sexual violence. The CPTCSA said it has partnered with Junior Chamber International of the Philippines (JCIP) …

By Odeh Friday A worrying lack of integrity and accountability within society has led to many being left behind in governance and decision-making processes. We’ve all seen some of the symptoms, too – a shattered public trust that often leaves citizens hopeless. Many would say that Nigerians have misplaced their …

TORONTO- Shake hands. Drinking coffee with colleagues. Drink and eat customer. Social niceties once taken for granted look increasingly complicated as thousands of Canadian workers return to the office this spring, many for the first time in two years. Along with anxiety about commute times and company vaccination policies, there …

Shake hands. Drinking coffee with colleagues. Drink and eat customer. Social niceties once taken for granted look increasingly complicated as thousands of Canadian workers return to the office this spring, many for the first time in two years. Along with anxiety about commute times and corporate vaccination policies, there are …

A section of now: social norms and rituals as sites of architectural intervention Book launch: March 10, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., online, with a conversation between Giovanna Borasi (Director of the CCA), Florian Idenburg (SO–IL) and Hilary Sample (MOS) Canadian Center for Architecture 1920 rue Baile Montreal Quebec …

With each new technological revolution, people change their way of life to adapt to changing social norms. In just over a decade, we’ve put smartphones in the hands of more than six billion people around the world. With this huge shift in global culture, we have developed some interesting social …

Ferozepur: In her hotel, Mahie Gill tightens the laces of her sneakers, as she prepares to start a day’s work. A black overcoat thrown over a dark green salwar-kameez, she’s dressed to play every woman — though her makeup might, to some eyes, seem a little too perfect for the …

Philosophers have from time to time set social standards for the proper functioning of society. Old standards change over time and new ones are adopted in their place. This article looks at some of these changing norms in the present day whose understanding can help moderate conflicts between old and …

ADHD can be a challenge in the workplace Source: Brooke Cagle via Unsplash The workplace can be a rollercoaster for an ADHD brain. In some ways, the average work environment can provide structure for neurodivergent individuals. While people with ADHD can rebel against routine, sometimes having a regular schedule can …

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On stage, we find this double element of our culture, which is the unification of our hearts as well as the expression of our feelings through dance… Despite this, it is important to note that the Lazgi is an age-old dance. This is where the Lazgi dance gets its expressiveness …

Newswise – A pilot study at the University of Washington in Seattle found that messages about changing “drinking norms” could help curb intentions to use alcohol among college students. Young people’s alcohol consumption is known to be influenced by their (often mistaken) perceptions of how their peers drink. To date, …

The children are happy to go back to school. Here they enjoy the company of their friends. It’s not just the school curriculum that shapes a child’s life. Even though peer learning is not in the school curriculum, it is just as important. Going to school helps children prepare for …

By Jacob Dayan. 2020 may have been the year no one wants to remember, but many things that came out of this year continued to affect us in 2021 and will for the long haul. While countries reacted differently to the virus, many of our social norms evolved and changed …

Kids Educational Engagement Project (KEEP) Executive Director Brenda B. Moore has launched a new book aimed at educating young students and parents about gender and social norms despite having been taboo over the years. years in Liberia. The book “Free to Be Me” was recently launched at the Christian Association …

Persistent inequalities pose a significant threat to the achievement of development goals and poverty eradication in the South Asian region. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing disparities and opened up new divisions. The Office of the Chief Economist of the South Asia Region, in cooperation with Global Practices and the …

Members of Orange County Youth Council have an important message for their peers: the vast majority of high school students avoid alcohol. Last year, 18 high school and college students who serve on the council worked with the Orange County Department of Education and the California Friday Night Live Partnership …

Social norms influence how people react to smoke from wildfires, according to researchers at Stanford University. As wildfires become commonplace, checking air pollution data is becoming as routine as checking the weather. However, how people react to this data differs from person to person. To understand the different reactions, researchers …

It is a pleasant experience to be surrounded by friendly people. But what is the probability that we will run into some nice people? A study carried out in a sample of 31 countries, including India, by Dutch academic Niels Van Doesum and his associates yielded interesting results. Top Japanese …

Watch: Camila Cabello and Idina Menzel on Modernization Cinderella Camila Cabello says her new approach Cinderella “Challenges social programming” caused by other fairy tales. The 24-year-old singer makes her acting debut in the film directed by Perfect writer Kay Cannon, and describes the story as a “trauma-informed fairy tale.” Her …

PHOTO | TROY HULL Johnson C. Smith University is one of several colleges in North Carolina to require all students, faculty and staff to get and demonstrate the coronavirus vaccine. JCSU also requires face masks inside campus buildings and encourages their use outdoors as well. Nadia Johnson was so happy …

ABSTRACT Oxfam in Iraq is currently implementing a Women and Girls for Iraq Reconstruction project funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The project contributes to the development of policies, decision-making mechanisms and peacebuilding processes at all levels to ensure that women and girls play an important role in the development …

Even though the Delta variant is spreading in Ohio, the wearing of the mask remains to a large extent recommended but not obligatory. Jennifer Taber is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University and studies risk perception. She says based on previous research, people …

A meta-analysis of existing research on social norms, aimed at establishing several new empirical generalizations, was recently carried out by researchers at the University Carlos III of Madrid, HEC Montreal, and the University of New South Wales. , UNSW Sydney. The study, published in the Journal of Marketing, titled “The …

Washington [US], August 9 (ANI): A meta-analysis of existing research on social norms, aimed at establishing several new empirical generalizations, was recently carried out by researchers at the University Carlos III de Madrid, HEC Montréal and the University from New South Wales, UNSW Sydney. The study, published in the Journal …

ANI | Update: 09 Aug 2021 17:59 STI Washington [US], August 9 (ANI): A meta-analysis of existing research on social norms, aimed at establishing several new empirical generalizations, was recently carried out by researchers at the University Carlos III de Madrid, HEC Montréal and the University from New South Wales, …

Last month, five thugs wreaked havoc on a south London supermarket. One of them punched and kicked a worker on the ground. Another smashed an object on the head of a disabled client before hitting him and knocking him off his wheelchair. One victim ended up in hospital. As shocking …

Newswise – Researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, HEC Montreal and the University of New South Wales, UNSW Sydney have published a new article in the Marketing Journal which performs a meta-analysis of existing research on social norms to establish several new empirical generalizations. The study, to appear in …

To be successful in life, you have to step out of your box, out of your comfort zone. If you stay a recluse, then you will never accomplish what you want (unless you want to be a recluse, of course). You might be worried that you might stand out in …

Social media platforms are great hunting grounds for crooks. This is where we connect with our friends or people with whom we have something in common. This is precisely what scammers exploit: our relationships and the trust that exists between friends or acquaintances. From an early age, we are taught …

Following the devastating second wave of COVID-19 in the country, it is clear that in addition to vaccines, to control the epidemic, behavioral restrictions are essential. The government has resorted to numerous restrictions such as lockdown, ban on social gatherings, closure of offices, restriction of public transport, restriction of intra-border …

24-year-old Mandeep Kaur took on many challenges from a young age and persevered to become a skilled mason. One of them convinced not only others but also herself that she could shatter the gender stereotype that women were unsuitable for the male-dominated construction industry. Strong points: Mandeep Kaur is a …

A new study reports that people contribute very little to climate protection because they tend to underestimate the willingness of others to contribute. Symbolic image – climate change. Image credit: COLOURBOX.de. The main result of this new study by behavioral economists Peter Andre, Teodora Boneva, Felix Chopra and Armin Falk, …

Credit: public domain CC0 People contribute very little to climate protection because they underestimate the willingness of others to contribute. This is the central finding of a new study by behavioral economists Peter Andre, Teodora Boneva, Felix Chopra and Armin Falk, members of the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence at the …

India reaches demographic milestone on World Population Day, but roadblocks remain In these troubled times of the COVID-19 pandemic, World Population Day on July 11 brings positive news – India has entered an ideal demographic zone that will continue for another two to three decades. Half of India’s population is …

A World Bank (WB) study, released last week, found that even though dowry has been illegal in India since 1961, dowry payments in rural Indian villages have not only persisted but also remained stable over the of the last decades. The analysis is based on data from the 2006 Rural …

A handshake or a nudge? Mask yourself whenever you feel sick? As daily case rates in northern Michigan tend to drop and vaccinations reach more people, what social behaviors developed during COVID-19 will persist after the pandemic? For business owners, Nikki Devitt, president of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, …

The hit sitcom, Friends focuses on group dynamics of 6 characters going through everyday life and working for social stability. Their daily activities featured a variety of social interactions and subsequently reflected changing cultural and social norms. RELATED: Friends: 10 Most Relevant Moments From The Show Take, say, Sandra Green …

By Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) – Pom poms rustle and silver shoes flicker during “Japan Pom Pom” workouts, shifting to a dance beat of lively joy. With members ranging in age from 60 to 89, this is no ordinary team. But don’t you dare call them grannies. “At first we …

A person drives a bird scooter in Fort Collins on Thursday, November 21. Bird Scooters arrived in Fort Collins in the fall of 2019, offering a different mode of transportation for commuters, more accessible and more environmentally friendly. (Skyler Pradhan | College student) In the days of the COVID-19 pineapple, …

FROM THE EDITORIAL OFFICE: We are educated people who know social etiquette well, but most of the time it’s always the “educated” people who do the dumbest things. Now tell me, should we just focus on expanding our knowledge and wisdom? If you say yes, you must remember that knowledge …

By Pamela Bedore, Ph.D., University of Connecticut In Erewhon, Samuel Butler uses the most attractive generic features of utopia with a lot of satire. There are a lot of social norms to choose from to think about exactly how Butler constructs his satire in Erewhon, but let’s focus on three: …

Author: This report is a summary of a longer report researched and written by Dr Adrienne Wiebe – independent consultant, with contributions from Bethan Cansfield and Chara Poucha. The global Enough campaign aims to challenge and change the social acceptance and prevalence of VAWG / GBV (violence against women and …

With nearly 2.4 million dead from Covid-19 and more than 100 million people infected, the end of the pandemic remains a distant prospect in many countries, even those with sufficient stocks of vaccines. Nonetheless, it is clear that some countries have done a much better job of containing the virus; …

Rocketfuel Entertainment’s newest artist Abigail makes her debut with “Status Quo”. KUALA LUMPUR, February 9 – The first single from singer Abigail titled status quo has an underlying post the 21-year-old would like to share. Addressing social norms and stereotypes is the topic highlighted by the latest addition to the …

Keith Neuman is a senior associate at the nonprofit Environics Institute for Survey Research. Michael Adams is the founder and president of the institute. When the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread across North America last March, it was hard to imagine anything else capturing much of the public’s attention in …

Throughout the COVID pandemic, many Americans have complained that our culture makes the spread of the coronavirus much easier. More specifically, they opposed the flippant attitude of the Americans, disregarding expertise and the law, and their refusal to cooperate. As we will see, they are probably right. But they probably …

We all have a rebellious side to us. We often feel the need to break norms and let go of stereotypes. But there is this inner voice that tells us to resist this temptation and to conform. It is ultimately up to us to decide whether we want to follow …

Overview Participatory research methods enable and encourage participants to discuss complex and sensitive topics in an engaging way that can complement traditional research methods. In this participatory research toolkit for measuring social norms, nine participatory tools are presented and an explanation of what each measures is given. Examples of how …

Source: Tyler Merbler / Wikimedia The past few months have been rich in extraordinary events: a US president attacking the legitimacy of a US election, senators and congressmen refusing to certify an electoral vote, an armed insurgency on Capitol Hill. News commentators have called these events “unimaginable,” which is a …

When the semester changed online amid the COVID-19 pandemic last spring, instructor Mark Sarvary, Ph.D. ’06, and his teaching team decided to encourage – but not force – them. students turning on their cameras. It did not turn out as they had hoped. “Most of our students had their cameras …

ITHACA, NY – When the semester moved online amid the COVID-19 pandemic last spring, Cornell University instructor Mark Sarvary and his faculty decided to cheer – but not to force the students to turn on their cameras. It did not turn out as they had hoped. “Most of our students …

When the semester moved online amid the COVID-19 pandemic last spring, Cornell University instructor Mark Sarvary and his faculty decided to encourage – but not compel – the students to turn on their cameras. It did not turn out as they had hoped. “Most of our students had their cameras …

For much of the past year, COVID-19 has pushed many people to accept and follow new behaviors. These include wearing a mask in public, trying to distance oneself socially and restricting groups to a smaller number. Developed in what critics say is an absence of strong national leadership, these behaviors …

New research published in PLOS A found evidence that a person’s sensitivity to breaking social rules is related to their political orientation. Social norms are underlying rules that guide our social behavior. These guidelines dictate what is appropriate and what is not in a given situation, and those who violate …

As a parent, would you want your daughter to fall behind your son? Does its potential remain untapped? Most likely not. Yet this is the case for many adolescent girls in Bangladesh, whose parents – often unwittingly and with respect for traditional gender norms – handicap their potentials by preventing …

Is racism still racism if it is against whites? Racism is about power. I read an article that defined racism as the social norms, policies, and laws that discriminate against a race. It made me reconsider my feeling about the social race discussion that is taking place in America today. …

When the Quit campaign helped turn Australians away from nicotine, we also learned that publicity can be a force for good. Behavioral science researcher Kim Borg wondered if the powerful techniques that inspired a generation to change their behavior for the sake of their health could also be used to …

TORONTO – While no one knows for sure what a post-pandemic world will look like, one expert expects society to return to its social norms almost immediately when the day comes. Steve Joordens, professor of psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough, told CTV News Channel that although Canada is …

As a big fan of Harry Styles I expected his Vogue interview to come out, but I had no idea he was also covering it. I opened my phone to 77 notifications from Twitter, everyone was panicking from the photo shoot for the article. My first reaction to the notifications …

To mask or not to mask – and which mask to use? With public health advice on masks in the United States confused by political coverage, clarity around the use of masks is increasingly important, especially as the western United States struggles with the double crisis of smoke from forest …

In order to promote social distancing to contain the spread of Covid-19, governments have put in place strict regulations. This column uses interviews before the March 23 announcement of a nationwide lockdown in the UK and after the announcement to show that the introduction of the new laws affected perceptions …

As COVID-19 spread across the world, it became clear that different countries were responding to the virus differently. Penn’s Cristina Bicchieri, who studies social norms and their evolution, wanted to understand how a national response had affected individual behaviors. “We decided to do a study in nine different countries, including …

UVU is set to receive a new batch of international students for the spring semester 2018. With the expected benefits of inclusion and diversity, not to mention the income the school can derive from international students, it is easy to ignore the challenges these incoming students will face as newcomers …

Benajir Anjum Chandni talks about the existing legal framework to tackle sexual harassment, gaps and suggests appropriate use of legal tools to ensure a safe society for women RECENTLY, an incident in Chittagong went viral on social media. The incident was such that in the light of day a young …

It’s no surprise to me that a large number of Americans choose not to wear face masks in public or to practice social distancing on beaches, churches, and social gatherings. Irritating beyond belief, yes. Surprising, no. We Americans don’t like to do what we’re told. Even though it can kill …

SINGAPORE – The results of a 2018 survey of the most sought-after social norms – carried out by associate professor Leong Chan-Hoong, now working at the University of Social Sciences in Singapore – are as relevant today as they are. once, said the professor. The survey of 3,000 Singaporeans, conducted …

“One for all! All for one.” – Alexandre Dumas With nearly four billion people in some sort of lockdown, we now live in a completely different social environment than we did four months ago. And our daily choices – staying at home, wearing masks, limiting our purchases, etc. – all …

As the number of new cases of COVID-19 infection continued to decline, the government began enforcing a relaxed social distancing notice from April 20. Despite the relaxed directive, many Koreans are still following the “rules” that have emerged in the wake of the spread of the virus. “When we take …

Social norms change as potential beachgoers stay at home. A view of empty Santa Monica beach in … [+] sunset due to the new type of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Santa Monica, United States, March 27, 2020. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images For 90% of Americans now ordered to stay home …

Click here for the latest coronavirus news, which the BDN has made free to the public. You can support this mission by buy a digital subscription. Like the rest of you, I don’t have the right to spend a lot of time visiting others these days. Social distancing rules say …

Abstract Adolescence has powerful impacts on the capacities of young people, in part because of the physical transformations brought about by puberty and in part because the place of children in their families and in the wider community changes as they approach life. adulthood (Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence (GAGE) …

In this file photo from March 17, 2020, a marquee outside the Lake Theater & Café in downtown Lake Oswego, Oregon, reminds people to practice social distancing and stay home when sick . (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus, File) The president of the Arizona Asian Chamber of Commerce didn’t see much of …

Public health experts have expressed the need for Americans to practice social distancing. Those who don’t understand the message – or believe it – might start to face the wrath of those who respect it. Meanwhile, experts talk about why the flattening of the curve is so important, as they …

The president of the Arizona Asian Chamber of Commerce didn’t mind attending a small dinner at a local restaurant to strengthen the business and bring other leaders together to discuss how to help Asian-American restaurants devastated by the coronavirus. That was, at least, until he brought it up on Instagram. …

There is a new type of social policing that has grown almost as quickly as the viral disease that spurred its arrival. It’s called “midlife shame,” calling out those who leave home for daily activities or who violate social distancing rules. And it’s part of a new reality for Americans …

The president of the Arizona Asian Chamber of Commerce didn’t mind attending a small dinner at a local restaurant to strengthen the business and bring other leaders together to discuss how to help Asian-American restaurants devastated by the coronavirus. That was, at least, until he brought it up on Instagram. …

‘Quarantine shame’ – calling those who don’t follow social distancing rules – part of a new and surprising reality for Americans who must navigate a world of rapidly changing social norms in the age of COVID. -19. As schools close and shelter-in-place orders spread across the United States, the divide …

Source: Katarzyna Modrzejewska / Pixels Hours after planes crashed into the World Trade Center on September 11, the government took swift action. All thefts have been grounded and the President, Police Commissioner and Mayor of New York have issued regular, factual and clear updates. When the airports opened two days …

February 6, 2020 ohVER LE Women of the previous generation made substantial economic gains, although progress on other social equality measures has been uneven. Their average level of education has caught up with that of men in both rich and poor countries. Indeed, in most rich countries, the share of …

Let’s face it: we all have a little rebelliousness in us, and while the majority of us sometimes feel the need to break away from social norms, some will and some certainly not. And just like in astrology, there are a few zodiac signs that refuse to conform to these …

Source: CC0 by Wouterhagens via Wikimedia Commons In life there is what you are supposed to do and what you actually do. Sometimes it’s the same things. You know you’re supposed to study hard in school, donate money to charity, help others, and stay informed on key political issues. You …

President Donald Trump regularly uses blatant violations of long-established social and political norms to signal his “authenticity” to his supporters. Asking foreign countries to investigate and denounce political opponents, which sparked an impeachment inquiry in the United States House of Representatives, is the most recent example of a long line …

Hello, my name is Eric Mercer. I am an industrial and organizational psychology practitioner in the southwestern Kansas area. In News of the World, by Paulette Jiles, Johanna is a 10 year old girl who has spent the last four years of her life with the Kiowa tribe and who …

The following is the first in a series of blog posts accompanying new episodes of the Bradley Lectures podcast. The subject of this article is “Making Men Normal,” an episode examining Cass Sunstein’s 1996 Bradley lecture, “Should Government Change Social Norms?” ” The study of politics, government or law often …

Artificial intelligence (AI) and similar technologies are set to transform business, consumption and work. Concerns about the destruction or displacement of jobs are growing. According to some estimates, more than 40% of current jobs could be lost by decade or two. The most interesting predictions implicitly assume near-immediate adoption of …

When Cass Sunstein was a young law professor, he stumbled across an older professor talking to a young student in a hallway. Much to Sunstein’s amazement, the professor stroked the student’s hair. Sunstein later approached her and said, “It was completely inappropriate. He shouldn’t have done that. The student swept …

Frank Dobbin: Well, the problem is, the law is not very clear on this. What the court cases say is unwanted sexual touching or unwanted physical touching. But who says who wants it? I mean, obviously in this case, Biden thought he was friendly in those cases, and so he …

Traditional media have long been thought to change the perception of social norms. A widespread example is the use of mannequins in advertising. Research has shown that this impacts perceptions of what is “perceived” as acceptable or normal when it comes to body weight. “Critics say extremes in the media …

FEAR GOD, FEAR FEAR, FEAR ME. Photo by Gabriel Granillo With Masks, sometimes there is a method and a meaning, as in Viramontes’ largest play, “Masks & Society”, which examines insecurity, identity and social definition. A face appears next to words like “help” and “fake”. Sentences were crossed out and …

Hear from CIOs, CTOs, and other senior executives and leaders on data and AI strategies at the Future of Work Summit on January 12, 2022. Learn more How do humans learn to cooperate? This is an interesting question, which behavioral anthropologists have been studying for decades. Social norms – that …

In the fall of my freshman year at Western, I was standing in line at the Saugeen-Maitland Hall cafeteria, waiting to pay for an overloaded tray of food. The student in front of me picked up his student ID to give to the cafeteria clerk before realizing he didn’t have …

Irish Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon has a long-term vision of how best to navigate and protect privacy in an increasingly post-truth world. She talks to John Kennedy. While we are on the subject of data privacy, Irish Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) Helen Dixon is a well-researched and heavily annotated …

Cannabis is legal in Canada, but while you may be familiar with the rules and regulations regarding responsible use of marijuana, what about your manners? There are long-standing social norms for things like attending parties, smoking cigarettes, and drinking alcohol. But the pot presents a new frontier for many people …

If a tree falls in the forest, do you care how it was cut down? Few people wonder where the wood for their furniture, floors or doors came from or how it got there. And few would guess that one of the most illegally traded wild products in the world …

“Normal.” “It’s like that.” “This is how it always has been.” Social norms are dangerous because we accept them as reality since they are common, even though we know something is wrong. Normal no not equal correct, fair or appropriate. Not only are there certain habits that we should challenge, …

Have you ever conformed to a social norm and questioned its validity? Reddit users have and they have strong opinions about them. From mealtime to the beat, here are 11 social norms Reddit users just don’t understand. 1. Solo cinema “Don’t go to the movies alone. If I’m going to …

Last Thursday, Alan Grigsby’s Introductory Sociology class gave a sociological demonstration titled “The Activity of Doing Nothing”. In this activity, students, including myself, were asked to demonstrate social deviance in the cafeteria at Tinkham Veale University Center during peak lunch hours. In waves of twenty students every half hour, onlookers …