Urban policies are based on assumptions of a "normal household" and what buildings for it should look like. So this research project explored how people feel about children in high-density housing.
Sex ed should be inclusive, empowering, and facilitate ethical sexual relationships.
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We have an ever-increasing number of children and families facing complex challenges and we know next to nothing about who they are and how they are doing.
Families going through breakdown need understanding, but so do lawmakers trying to find fair outcomes from complex laws.
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Men have increased their housework contributions – a nod towards greater gender equality. Yet women still spend twice as much time on housework as men.
There’s nothing that everyone wants in a partner. But there are characteristics most men or women find attractive.
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We know a lot about why people choose different brands of dishwashing detergent. But when it comes to the processes behind choosing a romantic partner, science knows surprisingly little.
What type of parent are you?
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It's tempting to look back nostagically when thinking about the idea of the "family", but the evidence shows that it's strong, functional and flourishing.
Visiting Professor in Biomedical Ethics, Murdoch Children's Research Institute; Distinguished Visiting Professor in Law, University of Melbourne; Uehiro Chair in Practical Ethics, University of Oxford