#societal-norms

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Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Coldplay's semi-fascist kiss cam'

The kiss cam at Coldplay's concert reflects society's complex relationship with privacy and public displays of affection.
fromInverse
1 week ago

Why The Most Surprising Erotic Thriller Of The Year Is More Than Just Millennial 'Misery'

Society often labels women who pursue love as desperate while men are seen as romantic.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Gen Z is afraid of sex. And for good reason.

Gen Z is having less sex than previous generations due to political, cultural, and societal factors.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Hidden Signs of Male Depression

For depression, a 'his and hers' list of symptom presentations, or expanded discussion on gender differences in symptomatology is essential and remains largely absent from current diagnostic criteria.
Mental health
Social justice
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Adults Have Always Wondered If the Kids Are Alright

Concerns about youth behaviors have persisted over the decades, often reflecting societal anxieties about changing norms.
Women
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

What Is It About Breasts? Science Explores the Big Question

Female breasts provoke interest and have meanings beyond their biological function, influencing cultural and social perceptions.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Symbol of a scandalous Victorian love story, long-lost silver stag sculpture goes on show

"Anyone who's ever fallen in love with someone others didn't approve of-whether it was your parents, your friends, or society itself-will feel something when they hear this story."
History
#age-gap-relationships
Women
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

The Psychology Behind "Bridget Jones" and Dating Younger Men

Age-gap relationships are becoming more common, with older women dating younger men while challenging societal norms.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Problematic Age Gap discourse is back but we need more nuanced understandings of power dynamics | Rebecca Shaw

Navigating age-gap relationships has become increasingly complicated, with younger generations scrutinizing any age difference, regardless of context.
fromIndependent
9 months ago
Relationships

'It feels very 19th century to be criticised for dating a younger man' - the double standard of age-gap relationships

Society often accepts older men dating younger women, but reacts negatively when the roles are reversed; it's time to change that perception.
Women
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

The Psychology Behind "Bridget Jones" and Dating Younger Men

Age-gap relationships are becoming more common, with older women dating younger men while challenging societal norms.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Problematic Age Gap discourse is back but we need more nuanced understandings of power dynamics | Rebecca Shaw

Navigating age-gap relationships has become increasingly complicated, with younger generations scrutinizing any age difference, regardless of context.
fromIndependent
9 months ago
Relationships

'It feels very 19th century to be criticised for dating a younger man' - the double standard of age-gap relationships

more#age-gap-relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A sweet moment for refugee schoolchildren | Brief letters

Community interaction transforms experiences for refugee children.
Culinary identities can intersect with societal norms around sexuality.
Addressing urban vehicle sizes through better parking policies could improve safety.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I am a trans teenager. This is what it means to hate the shape of your own skin | Elsie Thwaites

The author explores a deep-seated discomfort with their skin and identity, rooted in shame and societal expectations.
Right-wing politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How the Extreme Becomes Mainstream

Extremism can start from personal grievances but can evolve into mainstream ideology through group dynamics.
Nonviolent extremism can advocate for justice and dignity, highlighting the complexity of the concept.
fromTiny Buddha
2 months ago

When Trying to Be "Good" with Food Makes Us Sick - Tiny Buddha

Shame and the desire for acceptance can distort one's understanding of self-worth, ultimately leading to an unhealthy relationship with food and body image.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Some Men Are Complaining About How Hard Society Is For Them - Here's What Women Have To Say

I'm sorry. I don't want to sound like an asshole: It's true that help organizations for men are important. Many men also suffer from abusive partners, mental health issues, feel left behind in school, and just...lost in society. But I also kinda hate, how these questions even exist. Or worse: How every time the discussion arises, it's derailed to the opposite: Not, 'look what women do,' but 'look how women are at fault.'
Women in technology
#breastfeeding
more#breastfeeding
Right-wing politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Allure of Dark Personality Traits

Dark personality traits can lead to greater success and earnings in competitive environments.
Societal norms may paradoxically reward individuals with darker traits, contrary to expectations.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Older Women Who Never Got Married Are Revealing What It's Like To Be Single Later In Life

Personal fulfillment and meaning in life can exist outside traditional milestones like marriage and parenthood.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

15 Things Older People Did In School That Wouldn't Fly Today

School policies and practices have evolved significantly, with activities once common now considered inappropriate or outdated.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Women Who Had Teen "Relationships" With Older Men The Realize Were Predators Share How It Happened

The article highlights the harmful dynamics of teenage girls dating much older men, often framed as flattering but rooted in exploitation.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'The overwhelm of new motherhood helped' - Psychiatrist and author Saumya Dave on the idea for her novel The Guilt Pill

Saumya Dave explores 'mom guilt' as a pervasive emotion affecting mothers, contrasting it to the absence of a similar term for fathers.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

The Most Underrated Culinary Ingredient Is Nature's Pairing to Eggs. Too Bad We're Terrified of It.

The article humorously explores the cultural perception of consuming animal gametes, particularly contrasting the acceptance of eggs over cod milt.
Silicon Valley
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Revenge of the shy kids in class: How Elon Musk and co. went from nerds to bullies

A new wave of antiheroes, exemplified by tech magnates like Elon Musk, is disrupting societal norms as they embrace their villainous potential.
#gender-roles
Parenting
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Myth of the Male Breadwinner

The traditional gender roles of men as providers and women as caregivers are historically inaccurate, as evidenced by anthropological research on early human societies.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Writing

'I'm a 41-year-old man and what I'd really love for Valentine's Day is my first ever bunch of flowers'

Parenting
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Myth of the Male Breadwinner

The traditional gender roles of men as providers and women as caregivers are historically inaccurate, as evidenced by anthropological research on early human societies.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Writing

'I'm a 41-year-old man and what I'd really love for Valentine's Day is my first ever bunch of flowers'

more#gender-roles
#toxic-masculinity
more#toxic-masculinity
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Is marriage worth it? Single women say no.

Women are increasingly less interested in marriage compared to men, with only 34% actively seeking romantic relationships.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

A Middle-Aged Couple Made Porn to Spice Things Up. Then One of Them Got Fired.

Joe and Carmen Gow, known as the "Sexy Happy Couple," discuss how creating porn together not only enhanced their relationship but also sparked controversy leading to Joe's dismissal.
Podcast
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | How Hooters Became a Refuge for Young Gay Men

Hooters unexpectedly provided a sanctuary for young gay men seeking acceptance during formative moments in their lives.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

We remember as true things that never even happened': Julian Barnes on memory and changing his mind

Changing one's mind reflects a complex interplay between rationality and instinct, influenced by gender perceptions and societal norms.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Best seat in the house: writer Geoff Dyer on why sitting in a corner is so satisfying

The author discovers a lifelong preference for corner seating, leading to reflections on safety and comfort associated with such spaces.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

New Medieval Books: Cross-dressing in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

Cross-dressing in the Middle Ages was common and challenged strict norms of gender and social status.
The book delves into the complexities surrounding medieval cross-dressing and its social implications.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Australian women are doing 50% more housework than men. It's creating volcanic levels of resentment'

Women continue to shoulder a disproportionate burden of housework and childcare compared to men, despite increased workforce participation.
Parenting
fromVulture
5 months ago

Abbott Elementary Recap: Glam-ma

The perception of aging varies widely between generations, highlighting societal norms around addressing the elderly and young.
Women
fromScary Mommy
5 months ago

So When *Exactly* Do Men Become More Rational, Capable, & Fit To Lead Than Women?

There is a significant leadership gap between men and women in business and politics, despite women's early developmental advantages.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The Crow Girl review a gripping crime drama that fills you with hope for the world's good people

The Crow Girl critiques gendered violence and societal desensitization through its shocking portrayal of young male deaths compared to normative views on female bodies.
Miscellaneous
fromBig Think
8 months ago

How "Taleb's Surgeon" redefines what expertise look like

Societal expectations often dictate that marginalized individuals must exert greater effort to succeed in their fields.
Writing
from48 hills
8 months ago

The 'Queen of Art Deco' finally gets her due - 48 hills

Tamara de Lempicka's art distinctively merged realism and Cubism, challenging societal norms through her elegant and memorable portraits.
Miscellaneous
fromScary Mommy
8 months ago

Mom Arrested After Letting Her 10-Year-Old Walk Alone Into Town

A mother in Georgia was arrested for allowing her son to walk alone to a nearby town, highlighting tensions over child independence and safety.
fromThe New Yorker
9 years ago

How I Justify Staying Inside to Watch Baseball on a Beautiful Day

Comfort of home outweighs outdoor activities
Indoors offers freedom from social norms and obligations
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

Millennials who don't want kids explain their choice to be child-free, prioritize travel, and pursue their 'dream life'

Erin Hynes and Lucas Amormino emphasize freedom in travel by choosing not to have kids, despite societal expectations.
fromJuxtapoz
10 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Lydia Pettit and Olivia Sterling's "Bitches in Heat" @ Guts Gallery, London

The exhibition explores female desire and individual appetites, challenging societal norms and shame surrounding libido.
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