Sexual bullying among girls: We need to take it seriously
In an online petition launched by Chanel Contos in February, thousands of women have now disclosed instances of sexual harrassment and assault when at school parties. The petition's author was calling for sexual consent to be taught better, and earl.....»»
New research shows how courts often resist abuse allegations
A new four-part HBO series, "Allen v. Farrow," documents the accusations of sexual abuse against film director Woody Allen and the aftermath. The documentary calls on the expertise of Joan S. Meier, a professor of law at George Washington University.....»»
Scientists successfully breed corals in the lab
Scientists at the University of Oldenburg's Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment (ICBM) have scored a success: in the aquariums at the ICBM's Wilhelmshaven site they were able to induce sexual reproduction in stony corals for.....»»
An atmosphere of intrafamily trust tends to prevent problematic internet use
Cyberbullying already accounts for one in four cases of bullying and, according to the latest UNICEF report issued on the occasion of Safer Internet Day, it affects at least two students per class in Spanish schools......»»
Twitch takes additional steps to punish “off-Twitch” user harassment
New policy will focus on threats of violence, hate groups, and sexual offenses. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Thomas Trutschel) In a new set of guidelines posted Wednesday, livestreaming company Twitch said that it will start enforcing its p.....»»
Study analyzes the effect of sexual orientation on wages in Spain
Spain is among the five countries in the world with the highest levels of social acceptance of LGBTIQ+ people and rights, and was the third country in the world to legalize same-sex marriages, in 2005. In 2019, 3.1% of marriages were between same-sex.....»»
For girls, learning science outside linked to better grades, knowledge
In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found that an outdoor science program was linked to higher average science grades and an increase in a measure of science knowledge for a group of fifth grade girls in North Carolina......»»
Online porn websites promote "sexually violent" videos
One in eight videos contained sexual violence in their titles or descriptions, a study says......»»
Lessons from the past: Protecting women and girls from violence during COVID-19
COVID-19 has impacted women and girls around the globe in adverse ways. However, little attention has been paid to women and girls in humanitarian settings, those whose safety has already been reduced due to conflict, natural disaster or displacement.....»»
The forgotten director who gave us The Force, inspired 2001, and changed film
You may not know this Canadian documentarian, but Stanley Kubrick and George Lucas sure did. Lonely Boy, by Roman Kroitor Girls chant “We want Paul!”—but it’s not McCartney they’re swooning over. This is the summer of 1961, and.....»»
Teens describe their gender and sexuality in diverse new ways, but some are being left behind
A growing number of young people are identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and many are challenging binaries in gender and sexual identity to reflect a broader spectrum of experience beyond man or woman and gay or straight. But not everyone is.....»»
Depression, burnout, insomnia, headaches: How a toxic and sexist workplace culture can affect your health
As allegations of rape and sexual assault engulf Australian federal politics, several current and former female staffers and politicians have come forward to share their stories of a culture of toxic masculinity within Australia's political bubble......»»
The surprising link between toxic masculinity and Australia"s convict past
It has been a momentous, demanding few weeks for Australia. Amid growing revelations of sexual assaults and toxic workplaces and people taking to the streets to voice their anger and frustration, it's possible we are finally facing a reckoning on gen.....»»
David Dobrik: YouTube demonetises prank video star"s channels
The prank video star has apologised for his involvement in an allegation of sexual assault......»»
Men are more likely to commit violent crimes. Why is this so, and how do we change it?
Criminology is the study of individual and social factors associated with crime and the people who perpetrate it. One of the discipline's well-established truths is that men commit violent and sexual offenses at far higher rates than women......»»
Former Trump vaccine czar fired over substantiated sexual harassment claim
GSK hired a law firm for an investigation, which substantiated the claims. Enlarge / President Donald Trump listens as Moncef Slaoui, the former head of GlaxoSmithKlines vaccines division, speaks about coronavirus vaccine development in the Ros.....»»
LGBTQ+ people in Kenya urgently need mental health support
There's an urgent need for culturally appropriate mental and physical health services for sexual and gender minorities in Kenya, says a University of Michigan researcher......»»
Facebook Guidelines Allow Users To Call For Death of Public Figures
Facebook's bullying and harassment policy explicitly allows for "public figures" to be targeted in ways otherwise banned on the site, including "calls for [their] death," according to a tranche of internal moderator guidelines leaked to the Guardian......»»
The economic fallout from a #MeToo scandal
New research from Copenhagen Business School finds sexual harassment in the workplace severely hurts company value......»»
Daily Crunch: Investors back away from Dispo
Dispo is in the midst of a sexual assault controversy, Zoom introduces an SDK and Android owners will have to continue waiting for Clubhouse access. This is your Daily Crunch for March 22, 2021. The big story: Investors back away from Dispo After a r.....»»
Foreign-born run greater risk of workplace bullying
The risk of being bullied at work in Sweden is twice as high if you were born outside Sweden. And if you come from a culture that is culturally dissimilar to Sweden's, the risk is even higher. These are the results of a study from Linköping Universi.....»»