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The civil rights leader Malcolm X was famously part of the Nation of Islam until his break from the group in 1964. What is the history behind this small but influential religious movement?
Public health measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic meant that many people experienced social isolation. But the pandemic didn’t invent loneliness, and its impacts on our health are growing.
Scholars discuss topics that are related to Title IX, such as sexual misconduct on college campuses and bans on transgender athletes in high school sports.
Polar bears are increasingly seeking sustenance in human trash because of melting sea ice and a loss of hunting opportunities. The result is a rise in human-bear conflict – and dead bears.
A fatherhood researcher argues that US work policies, income inequality, gender attitudes and health care all make it harder for dads to be highly engaged at home.
Around 100,000 LGBTQ US students study at religious institutions that can legally discriminate against them. A lawsuit seeks to end that religious exemption but faces an uphill struggle.
Fathers whose own dads were highly nurturing tend to have healthier levels of competition and be more emotionally open.
Religion affects how people regard qualities like benevolence, kindness, conformity and fairness even after they stop practicing religion.
An analysis of thousands of tweets show the obstacles that hinder people from reporting sexual assault and harassment on campus.
Canadian fathers increased their share of work at home — in housework and in child care — in the early days of the pandemic as work and routines put pressures on the family.
Though political elites complain about what the media covers, and how they cover it, research shows that ideological bias among media outlets is largely nonexistent.
Youth sports are a great way for kids to be active, but a recent study showed that after-sports snacks, on average, had 43 more calories than the amount burned during the activity.
New nonprofits don’t make the same impact everywhere. In most places, there’s enough money to go around to support new ones.
The share of people who give their time to good causes is starting to dip.
By some measures, Americans are giving less to charity through their jobs than they used to. But many companies say that increasing this kind of charity is a priority for them.
Why is it all about mom? Fathers want to be more involved in their children’s lives, but are limited by public policy and social institutions. This is a bad deal for dads, kids and moms alike.
While technology companies have embraced Washington, they haven’t yet embraced political disclosure.
Parents tend to have greater expectations of their firstborns. But, it’s different when the younger sibling is a girl. What impact does it have on their grades?
Researchers estimate the US loses more than US$90 billion annually in corporate income tax revenues from tax loopholes and tax havens, also known as base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). With a growing…
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Assistant Professor of Human Development, Brigham Young University
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Assistant Professor of History, Brigham Young University
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Professor of Family Therapy, Brigham Young University
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Associate Professor of Accountancy, Brigham Young University
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Brigham Young University
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Professor, Psychology and Neuroscience, Brigham Young University
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Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of Canadian Studies, Brigham Young University
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Professor of Law, Brigham Young University
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Assistant Professor of Public Health, Brigham Young University
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Professor of Political Science, Brigham Young University
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Associate Professor, Romney Institute of Public Management, Brigham Young University
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Professor of Psychology, Brigham Young University
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Professor - Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation Program, Brigham Young University
