The ageist and sexist trope of the cougar, milf, or Mrs. Robinson—a desperate older woman pursuing a relationship with a younger, less interested man—is being challenged by a spate of Hollywood movies pairing older women […]
Google recently became the latest multinational to abandon its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring mandates. This follows a broader trend among major corporations and a recent executive order by United States President Donald Trump.This […]
To European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Europe is like a Volkswagen Beetle—an iconic car produced by a once-mighty German manufacturer which has been struggling to adapt to a new world.This article was originally […]
In recent decades, museums and galleries have made a sensory turn when it comes to designing displays and engaging visitors.This article was originally published on this website.
Late last year, ChatGPT was used by a Victorian child protection worker to draft documents. In a glaring error, ChatGPT referred to a “doll” used for sexual purposes as an “age-appropriate toy.” Following this, the […]
Australia’s LGBTIQA+SB (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, sistergirl, brotherboy) communities have long been overlooked in discussions about the prevention of and responses to sexual violence, despite evidence they are at increased risk.This article […]
In our digital times, as we are inundated with YouTube videos, memes and social media, satire is everywhere, but it can be more damaging to people’s reputations than direct criticism, according to research published in […]
When you think about gentrification, maybe you think of an influx of capital, new high-rises, rising rent prices or a generalized change in demographics. But this largely “misses the lived experiences of folks who are […]
Maps are ubiquitous—on phones, in-flight and car displays, and in textbooks the world over. While some maps delineate and name territories and boundaries, others show different voting blocs in elections, and GPS devices help drivers […]
Galleries and art museums can be intimidating and alienating even for adults. Imagine it from a child’s point of view. Stern security guards in uniforms stationed at the doors, bags checked, snacks banned and people […]
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