People who object to affirmative action were more likely to discriminate against job candidates with Black-sounding names than those who supported it, whether or not they had to rush.
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Articles on Names
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Variations of English names reveal the enduring effects of British rule - but there’s also a return to tradition.
Name tunes are unknown in most of the world, but they are found in two very distant communities.
The name change of a local creek in central Iowa reflects broader national trends that are recognizing derogatory or racist connotations.
How does Baby Yoda’s name measure up as a fictional character’s name? Research has shown that sounds carry associations — what does Baby Yoda’s name communicate?
Mishandling someone’s name can lead to social exclusion and unbalanced power dynamics. Putting in the work to get names right reflects a dedication to inclusivity and respect for other cultures.
“Karen”, the name that has become code for boorish, entitled behaviour, joins a long history of names being appropriated for various purposes – often unkindly.
While some women may be actively involved in choosing their marital name, taking the man’s name remains the norm.
Generic names can take on a linguistic life of their own, becoming powerful forms of social commentary.
One anthropologist found 1,072 similar words for ‘mom’ and ‘dad’ in the world’s languages. It turns out a mix of biology, culture and encouragement from parents explains this phenomenon.
A scholar disproves the long-held assumption that black names are a recent phenomenon.
India has always been a nation of multiple faiths but the BJP government, which is favoured to be returned this week as winner of the general election, is eroding the country’s Muslim heritage.
From Scarecrow to Scabby William, what can medieval names tell historians today?
The demographics of name change petitioners today – and the reasons that they give – tell a complicated story of race, class and culture.
What’s in a name? A valued sense of history and identity.
A Rose by any other name might not choose to become a gardener, and other odd quirks in how names affect us.
Red spots suggest Mercury may have formed far away from the sun.
Women are underrepresented in academic science. New research finds the problem is even worse in terms of who authors high-profile journal articles – bad news for women’s career advancement.
The latest UK baby name data is in. But a name is more than just a noun, it can reveal who you are and where you come from.
Eight studies have found that when people were shown ID-style photos of people they’d never met, they were often able to correctly select the person’s first name.
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