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When a friend or family member asks for money and you are unable or unwilling to help,...
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What does it mean to drive an electric vehicle? For some, it may be a bold act...
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from the editors in brief: “Parenting Gender, From Left to Right,” by Elena G. Van Stee. “Crossing...
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We are thrilled to welcome Roman Williams to the Contexts blog to celebrate the publication of his new book,...
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Racism as a systematic form of oppression has been prevalent for centuries. The oppression guided by racism...
The Contexts team is happy to welcome the esteemed Dr. Alondra Nelson. The Harold F. Linder Professor...
In our present era of book bans, challenges to K-12 gender curriculum, and legislative battles over gender-affirming...
When does cultural appreciation become appropriation? A recent study published in the American Sociological Review offers a...