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The incident at St. Xavier’s University in Kolkata amounts to gendered harassment.
Pessimism, as explored by the philosopher Schopenhauer, offers tools to come to terms with the idea that refusing to relentlessly pursue happiness is perhaps the most reasonable attitude.
Our study reveals that the housing affordability crisis is having a pervasive impact on Canadian society. It is imposing constraints that alter the structure and composition of Canadian families.
Societally, we need to recognize that sex workers have agency and deserve the same respect, dignity and aid as any other person selling their labour.
When it comes to our ethical duties to animals, representation and respect should go hand in hoof.
Apakah sudah waktunya bagi kita untuk merombak simbol rahmat sosial yang sudah lama ada ini?
Survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine deserve some measure of justice through co-ordinated, carefully planned action.
Models shows that some 4 million people in the US have lost a grandparent to COVID-19. But until now, there has been a dearth of research into the mental health effects of losing a grandparent.
Is Hockey Canada sincere in their quest for reform? Or has a freeze on federal funding and an exodus of major sponsors forced their hand?
Poor housing put migrant workers at risk for COVID-19. A federal government consultation on national housing standards is a crucial opportunity to support migrant workers’ health, safety and dignity.
The combination of crumbling democratic norms in the U.S. Supreme Court appointments process and an ideological court out of step with mainstream America raises questions of how it could be reformed.
Lawmakers and governing bodies aren’t actively ensuring or promoting equitable access for women and girls. Instead, they’ve chosen to target trans women.
Addressing the housing issue by adopting a human right framework put Canada on an accelerated path to meet newcomer families’ housing needs.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been unlike any crisis, both in terms of depth and duration, and has damaged the aviation industry more than most sectors.
Social media content that positively represents body size, shape and weight diversity may help to address the negative psychological effects of ‘fitspiration’ that depicts narrow body standards.
Family and friends provide nearly all the care needed by stroke patients after they leave hospital. Caregiving can be rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming and take a toll on caregivers’ health.
Ensuring visible minorities have equitable access to affordable housing is an important step in fulfilling the National Housing Strategy’s goal to make affordable housing available to all Canadians.
The population size of smaller communities is declining, and racism and discrimination are hindering its growth.
In an important step for an industry that has been accused of exploitative working conditions for decades, video game workers in Edmonton recently voted to unionize for the first time in Canada.
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PhD Candidate, English, and Research Assistant, Western University
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Research Associate in English and Writing Studies, Western University
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Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University
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Research Associate, School of Nursing, Western University
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Jane E. Sanders is a Friend of The Conversation.
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, King's University College, Western University
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
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Associate Professor of Labour and Employment Relations, DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies, Western University
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John M. Thompson Chair in Information Technology and Innovation and Professor, Western University
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Associate Professor, Sociology cross-listed in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University
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Associate Professor Biology, Western University
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Professor of Immunology, Western University
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Associate Professor, School of Kinesiology, Western University
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PhD Candidate in Psychology, Western University
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Professor of Psychology, Western University
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Chair Professor, Psychology, Western University
