Tag #Sociology

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Ukraine Rejects Russia's Peace Plan; Support for US Plan Rises

A new poll shows that 76% of Ukrainians reject Russia's peace plan, which demands limitations on Ukraine's military, renouncement of NATO membership and recognition of occupied territories, while support for a hypothetical US plan increased to 39%.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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The Shifting Status of Catholicism in France

A new book analyzes the decline of Catholicism in France, which has fallen from 70% in 1981 to 32% today, resulting in a reassessment of its role and privileges within French society, particularly in prisons and hospitals where equal access to religious services is being implemented.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Four Attachment Styles and Their Impact on Relationships

A BBC Serbian article explores four attachment styles—secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant—showing how childhood experiences shape adult relationships and emotional responses, with online tests now helping individuals identify their style.

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Shift from Rationalism to Diffuse Spirituality Among Younger Generations

French sociologist Michel Maffesoli argues that younger generations are moving away from rationalism towards a more diffuse spirituality encompassing various practices, challenging the dominance of secular thought among elites and impacting societal values.

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36% Bias Score

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Ten Diverse Books Reflect Societal Shifts and Intellectual Inquiries

Ten books covering sociology, history, art, and medicine are reviewed, exploring themes such as the erosion of faith in progress, climate change perception, and gender inequality in healthcare; one review focuses on the political activism of Thomas Mann.

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0% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Anthropology of Gift-Giving: From Ancient Practices to Modern Consumerism

Anthropologist Chip Colwell explores the anthropological reasons behind gift-giving, highlighting Marcel Mauss's theory of gift-giving involving giving, receiving, and reciprocating, contrasting ancient extravagant gift-giving practices with modern consumerism's excessive gift-giving and waste.

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28% Bias Score

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Nacach's Book Explores Football's History and Emotional Impact

Pablo Nacach's "¡Fútbol! Mucho más que un juego" explores football's history, from ancient uses of human skulls as balls to its modern commercial status, emphasizing the game's ability to generate intense emotions and foster values like empathy and teamwork.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Bourdieu's Theory of Taste: Class, Habitus, and Inequality

Pierre Bourdieu's "La distinction" analyzes how social class shapes individual tastes and preferences, perpetuating class inequalities, as illustrated in Tiphaine Rivière's accessible graphic novel adaptation.

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24% Bias Score

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Mass Shootings in the US: 7% of Adults Have Witnessed an Incident

A new study finds that 7% of US adults have witnessed a mass shooting, with 2% injured, highlighting the widespread impact of gun violence and the need for preventative measures.

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20% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Study: Sunday, Not Monday, Is the Most Depressive Day

A University College London study of 50,000 people found that Sunday, not Monday, shows the highest levels of depressive symptoms, challenging common assumptions about workday stress and suggesting a need for reassessment of work-life balance.

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56% Bias Score

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Sennett's "The Craftsman": Role-Playing in Theater and Life

Richard Sennett's "The Craftsman" examines the fundamental human need for performance and role-playing, connecting theatrical traditions from ancient Greece to modern-day settings and exploring the implications for identity and self-perception.

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32% Bias Score

Quality Education
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"Neun Stämme": Indigenous Influence on Western Societies

Karl-Heinz Kohl's "Neun Stämme" details the multifaceted influence of nine indigenous groups on the development of modern Western societies, exploring both their contributions and the negative impacts of colonialism, and offering relevant context for contemporary discussions on appropriation and soc...

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