#societal-change
#societal-change

The New 'Marrying Down'

Women are increasingly marrying less-educated men, reversing traditional marriage patterns of the past.

Artificial intelligence

2 days ago

Maga's sinister obsession with IQ is leading us towards an inhuman future | Quinn Slobodian

The emphasis on IQ may diminish as AI integration transforms educational and economic landscapes.

Higher education

The New 'Marrying Down'

Women are increasingly marrying less-educated men, reversing traditional marriage patterns of the past.

These are the two issues (nearly) all Americans are most concerned about

Demographic changes reveal common priorities in health and financial security across diverse groups.

Parenting

I have a pretty carefree life': four adults on what being childfree is like

Increasing numbers of adults in the US are choosing not to have children, reflecting significant changes in societal attitudes.

1 week ago

London startup

I'm delighted to see gen Z men flocking back to church I just hope it's for the right reasons | Jessica White

Church attendance in England and Wales has risen by 50% in six years, notably among young men.

Miscellaneous

fromFast Company

These are the two issues (nearly) all Americans are most concerned about

Demographic changes reveal common priorities in health and financial security across diverse groups.

Parenting

I have a pretty carefree life': four adults on what being childfree is like

Increasing numbers of adults in the US are choosing not to have children, reflecting significant changes in societal attitudes.

1 week ago

London startup

I'm delighted to see gen Z men flocking back to church I just hope it's for the right reasons | Jessica White

Church attendance in England and Wales has risen by 50% in six years, notably among young men.

Opinion | Come With Me if You Want to Survive an Age of Extinction

The digital revolution is creating a significant cultural bottleneck, threatening established ways of life and traditional institutions.

UK politics

1 week ago

If Britain is now resetting the clock on trans rights, where will that leave us? | Gaby Hinsliff

The Supreme Court ruling prioritizes biological sex over gender identity in equality law, a significant and potentially regressive shift in societal attitudes.

fromEntrepreneur

fromwww.independent.co.uk

European startups

Why Entrepreneurship Is the Cure to an Unstable Economy | Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship is essential for societal recovery and stability amid economic chaos.

9 ways that Covid changed France

The pandemic has permanently accelerated France's digital transformation and shifted many official processes online.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Coronavirus

Five years on, how the Covid pandemic changed life on a single UK street

The lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic irrevocably changed society in ways that are still unfolding.

Paris food

fromThe Local France

3 years ago

9 ways that Covid changed France

The pandemic has permanently accelerated France's digital transformation and shifted many official processes online.

Coronavirus

Five years on, how the Covid pandemic changed life on a single UK street

The lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic irrevocably changed society in ways that are still unfolding.

more#covid-19

#violence-against-women

Violence against women and girls rises in London

Violence against women and girls in London has increased and requires societal change beyond policing.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Violence against women and girls in capital 'endemic' and getting worse, London Assembly told

VAWG has notably risen, highlighting urgent societal changes needed to protect women and girls in London.

Violence against women and girls rises in London

Violence against women and girls in London has increased and requires societal change beyond policing.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

more#violence-against-women

Violence against women and girls in capital 'endemic' and getting worse, London Assembly told

VAWG has notably risen, highlighting urgent societal changes needed to protect women and girls in London.

Cryptocurrency

fromEntrepreneur

Why Tech Advancements Will Stop the Developed World's Dominance | Entrepreneur

Despite remarkable technological progress, society faces growing resentment towards capitalism and desensitization from media.

UK politics

When politicians tell us to focus on growth we need to ask: Why, and for whom?'

The socio-economic landscape is returning to pre-pandemic growth obsessions, neglecting deeper existential concerns.

Fashion & style

Sizing up: how stadiums, hospitals and airlines are adapting to rise in obesity

Industries worldwide are adapting to accommodate increasing rates of obesity, reflecting a shift in societal norms around body size.

Women

Ian O'Doherty: When even I am accused of being woke, you know the game is up for our modern-day witch-hunters

Empathy is crucial for meaningful human connection and understanding, as emphasized during award season celebrations.

Relationships

The Art of Splitting Up

Divorce, like marriage, has evolved, with increasing recognition of personal choice and the no-fault approach to ending relationships.

Left-wing politics

fromAdvocate.com

Why Donald Trump's suits are a sign that he's separating himself from his MAGA base

Trump's evolving fashion choices indicate a shift in his appeal from working-class to elite.

Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh: As society becomes more tolerant of cannabis use, the drug itself is becoming a bigger health risk

Societal perceptions of drug use in politics are evolving, as seen in the differing reactions to Cowen and Varadkar's admissions.

Miscellaneous

Seven Great Reads

Invisible habits influence personal choices significantly, often without awareness.

Marriage rates in America are declining, signaling changing societal norms.

Miscellaneous

How Progressives Froze the American Dream

America's historical geographical mobility shaped its character and prosperity, but modern trends indicate a troubling stagnation.

Miscellaneous

The Dictatorship of the Engineer

The right's opposition to technocracy paradoxically empowers Musk to reshape government radically.

philosophy

fromApaonline

3 months ago

Living in Constitutional Moments

The article highlights the philosophical complexities surrounding legal interpretation and the challenges of adapting laws to societal changes.

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Frank Coughlan: Anniversary of bloody World War II battle reminds us how much we have to lose

Right-wing populism's emergence in Europe highlights an alarming shift in societal values and democratic norms.

fromBuzzFeed

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

People Are Sharing The "Normal" Things About American Culture That Are Secretly Weird, Even To Americans

Unpaid parental leave negatively impacts family bonding time, highlighting the need for policy reform.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Generational change': why more young Australians are identifying as LGBTQ+

Growing acceptance and visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals among younger generations in Australia is reflected in recent statistics.

#assisted-dying

UK politics

Hope, fear, faith and love: Four people on why assisted dying vote matters

UK MPs will debate assisted dying for terminally ill patients, a potential significant societal change akin to previous reforms.

UK politics

The power behind the vote for assisted dying? Ordinary people

Kim Leadbeater exemplifies a successful advocate for assisted dying, leveraging personal stories to sway parliamentary opinion.

UK politics

Hope, fear, faith and love: Four people on why assisted dying vote matters

UK MPs will debate assisted dying for terminally ill patients, a potential significant societal change akin to previous reforms.

UK politics

The power behind the vote for assisted dying? Ordinary people

Kim Leadbeater exemplifies a successful advocate for assisted dying, leveraging personal stories to sway parliamentary opinion.

Opinion | Flattery as Trump Management Strategy

Trump's recent victory is uniquely accepted without the usual societal shock.

Many non-supporters are focusing on personal peace over political chaos.

A new era of public interaction with Trump reflects a reluctant acceptance.

#empowerment

fromtime.com

Women in technology

How Progress Takes Timeand Women to Demand It

Change is a slow and ongoing process, often requiring risks and brave decisions from individuals and brands.

fromYoga Journal

Yoga

Pluto Is About to Enter Aquarius for the First Time in More Than 200 Years. Here's What That Means for You.

Pluto's entry into Aquarius heralds a 19-year era of potential societal transformation and individual evolution.

fromtime.com

Women in technology

How Progress Takes Timeand Women to Demand It

Change is a slow and ongoing process, often requiring risks and brave decisions from individuals and brands.

fromYoga Journal

Yoga

Pluto Is About to Enter Aquarius for the First Time in More Than 200 Years. Here's What That Means for You.

Pluto's entry into Aquarius heralds a 19-year era of potential societal transformation and individual evolution.

more#empowerment

fromwww.dw.com

6 months ago

Writing

Surrealism movement turns 100 DW 10/16/2024

Surrealism emerged as a movement aimed at reshaping society and perceptions through art, led by figures like Dali and Breton.

fromEntrepreneur

6 months ago

Marketing

5 Steps to Creating More Inclusive PR Campaigns | Entrepreneur

The advancement of societal acceptance and diversity is crucial in modern public relations.

Digital life

fromwww.nytimes.com

Opinion | Rape Cases in the Headlines and in Our Everyday Lives

Sexual violence remains a persistent issue across generations, with societal structures often favoring the perpetrators over the victims.

fromFast Company

OMG science

Hope for shelter pets: Small actions, big impact

Adopting pets from shelters can significantly reduce the killing rate of animals, as only a small shift in adoption choices can save lives.

Women

Why French mass rape trial has torpedoed the idea that women can ever be truly safe

Gisele Pelicot embodies courage and dignity, using her experience to advocate for victims of sexual abuse and change societal perceptions of shame.

philosophy

fromAeon

How a warming Earth is changing our brains, bodies and minds | Aeon Essays

John Ruskin connected changes in weather to societal moral gloom during the Industrial Revolution.