Myanmar’s history of prolonged conflict has led to the forced displacement and resettlement of generations of refugees to the U.S., including upstate New York. Since relocating, these refugees’ relationship to fishing has likewise shifted, from […]
During fieldwork in cities in China, I came across a new marital practice, locally described as liang-tou-dun, literally “two places to stay.”This post was originally published on this site
Every year, around 90,000 young people make the transition from school to work. A large number of them start to participate in sports less during this transition. This is worrying, because those who participate less […]
In 2022, after U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban regained power, Afghans reported an average life satisfaction of 1.28 on a scale from 0 to 10—or from the worst possible life to the […]
Of all the subjects that could be taught in prisons, philosophy might seem a strange choice. You might think that we should address the educational basics first, since, according to a House of Commons report, […]
Stories retelling the birth of the Virgin Mary reveal that the Church was more forgiving of infertility than the general public during the Medieval era.This post was originally published on this site
New research finds that the more compassionate people are, the better able they are to deal with broken promises in the workplace. Specifically, the study suggests that compassion makes employees tougher: more emotionally resilient, higher […]
For too many women, prison is “as good as it gets.”This post was originally published on this site
Anyone wondering why “the same type of person” often works in certain occupations now has a sound scientific answer: A new study by the University of Mannheim shows that personality and career choice are closely […]
Refugees are more likely to suffer from mental health problems than the average person due to their migration experiences and socioeconomic status. Psychosocial support helps, but it should not stand alone. Further investment is needed […]
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