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gender studies

Looking at leadership: Does dominance really hold women back?

April 16, 2026

Researchers revisited a 2012 study that suggested Black women managers could show dominance without facing penalties that White women did. The original work found White women leaders got judged more harshly when they acted assertive, while Black women didn’t seem to suffer the same consequences. But

health

Social Bonding or Risky Habit? The Real Story Behind Alcohol

February 10, 2026

The idea that drinking helps people connect began to stir interest many years ago when a psychologist set out to study how alcohol affected stress and heart rate. At that time, most experiments only involved men, so the researcher invited five young women to participate and measure how their bodies

education

Finding Joy in the Everyday: Queer and Trans Youth Speak Out

October 30, 2025

In a small high school in New Brunswick, four queer and trans students shared their stories. They were not just survivors or victims. They were kids living their lives, finding joy, and challenging what others thought they should be. This is what they taught us. These students took part in art work