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Ohio Kidnapping: Cleveland Police Criticized
When something horrible happens society is obliged to point an accusatory finger, and in the case of the recent Ohio kidnapping involving three victims held hostage for more than 10 years it appears...
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Is “Helicopter Parenting” Bad?
“Helicopter parenting” is a phrase used to describe a parental style with which we are all familiar in one way or another, and is marked by overbearing parents who hover over their kids and second...
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Can Sociology Be Taught Online?
For anyone born in the Digital Age, the question of whether a sociology course can be taught online is a no-brainer – the answer is an unequivocal “yes.” But, does it make theoretical sense to teach a...
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Humans Happier When They’re Being Good
Philosophers Thomas Hobbes and Niccolo Machiavelli were renowned for their assertions that humans routinely act in their own self-interest above all else and that morality is always tempered by...
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Do Deadbeat Dads Deserve Our Wrath?
The term “deadbeat dad” is synonymous with abandonment, irresponsibility, callousness and selfishness, but two Harvard sociologists think there’s more to the story for many inner-city fathers who...
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Same-Sex Marriage and Raising Children
Gay marriage may be the most divisive cultural issue of the century, but even more contentious than that is its alleged impact – either positive or negative – on raising children. Reams of material...
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Early Arguments about Finances Predict Likelihood of Divorce
A recently released study by Kansas State University researcher, assistant professor of family studies and human services, and program director of personal finance Dr. Sonya Britt reveals that...
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Is Monogamy an Evolutionary Mechanism Developed to Protect Babies?
Two new studies are casting light onto possible reasons why monogamy is the norm for humans and other mammal species, a question that has long been of interest for scientists. In a study titled “Male...
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What Determines Gender? Medical Opinions Are Changing
A new study by researchers at Grand Valley State University and the University of Chicago suggests that biological factors are not the sole determinants of gender, opening the door to discussion about...
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Social Media Encourages Harmony, Interpersonal Support According to Study
Based on analysis of a high profile celebrity’s social media activity and interviews with that celebrity’s fans, researchers at the University of Missouri have found that engaged users on social media...
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