How Canadian racism differs from American
Media pundits are promoting Canada as exceptional in its tolerance and diversity but the truth is, Canadians have a tendency not to be not less racist than Americans, but to be less loud about it.
Fifty years of island culture at Caribbean Carnival
Fifty years of the Caribbean Carnival in Toronto has had a significant impact on Canada's cultural institutions. It's also helped educate Canadians about Black history.
Cold War kids: How youth is igniting unrest
A war of words among Cuba, Venezuela and the United States sounds a lot like a Cold War revival. A closer look at the conflict reveals a new generation of contradictions.
Joan of Arc, our one true superhero
Forget Wonder Woman and Batman. The Maid of Orléans - an uneducated, teenage girl who led armies to victory - is a hero for our times.
Venezuela’s long history of racism
For all its faults, Chavismo has finally put marginalised Venezuelans at the centre of national culture – and many on the right still resent it.
Trump & the dark side of American populism
Having stoked white resentment for his own benefit throughout his campaign, Trump is still emboldening it.
Are men seen as ‘more American’ than women?
In the first study of the relationship between gender and national identity, the authors wonder if the answer might explain why the country still hasn't had a female vice president or president.
When immigrant kids’ play clashes with mainstream
Children are masters of play - it's one of the ways immigrant children learn to socialize. But due to language and cultural issues, play can also be complex and confusing.
Can transgender TV characters bridge ideological divide?
In the wake of Trump’s proposed transgender military ban, new research highlights the potential for entertainment –more than news coverage – to open minds on even the most polarizing issues.
Is law a social science?
Most law schools frown upon their students questioning how laws were originally conceived. But a Canadian law school once argued convincingly that law should be taught as a social science.
“Ability expectations” must be key to scientific debates
Ability expectations are what people rely upon as they seek out productive and satisfying lives. They need to be a key part of the debate over gene-editing and other major scientific breakthroughs.
The Google gender ‘manifesto’ & what is says about Silicon Valley
Five years after a major sexism scandal, Silicon Valley's misogynist culture remains strong and pervasive – and history reveals the stakes could be as high as the entire US tech sector.
When does borrowing become cultural appropriation in dance?
Borrowing dance movements may be degrading culture heritage.
The future of zoos: Education, conservation
Zoos have come along way from their menagerie past. But society is increasingly demanding they become agents of conservation rather than entertainment.
‘Writing is the air I breathe’
Inuit poet, scholar and writer Norma Dunning shares her experiences of trying to get published in Canada.
Why kids need risk, fear and excitement in play
Did you know there has never been a safer time to be a child in Canada? Research shows that kids need freedom outdoors to explore exhilaration and fear, and discover their own limits.
Sex work and the law – it’s complicated
Understanding laws that govern sex work can be complicated and confusing, especially because laws are not uniform globally, or even within each country.
The real consequences of fake news
News consumers don't often believe fake news. But it's nonetheless critical that they learn to gauge the legitimacy of news sources and become aware of their own biases.
The untold stories of women in the 1967 Detroit rebellion and its aftermath
In the film 'Detroit,' the voices of women are largely absent.