Reddit users worked together to buy GameStop stocks at low costs to bet against Wall Street hedge fund firms. The success of this plan leads to question the ethics in capitalism and the stock market.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, feeling comfortable in their own skin and aligning with identity became more challenging for some transgender individuals.
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The pandemic has prevented many of us from the usual routines and social interactions that help us cope with challenges. Unfortunately, an increase in mental health crisis comes as no surprise.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is causing many people to face job loss and economic hardship. Women, specifically BIPOC women are experiencing unemployment at a higher rate than men.
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From products being sold, how customers are treated, to who is represented in the advertisements-- consumers are paying more attention to business behaviors.
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As social movements call for change to policy, it is important to understand that these issues have lasted longer than a president, or specific political party.
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Many jobs that are considered essential, such as delivery, food service, warehouses, or retail are considered low-wage. Those that keep the world turning are at greater risk of exposure.
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Sociologist Neil Gross suggests that more progressively-minded individuals joining the police force could be a way to ensure the myriad of situations they encounter are handled differently.
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The death of Kobe Bryant brought complex feelings to the surface as he was remembered for both his legacy in basketball and the accusations against him.
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Adjusting to a global pandemic takes a toll on everyone, but some communities are impacted at higher rates, more drastically than others.
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Striving to achieve social and economic changes in communities is not a new concept but for some, Black Lives Matter is a polarizing movement.
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Grandparents are experiencing increased financial and emotional stress, along with health risks during the pandemic.
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Financial stress affects one’s attitude towards life itself and, therefore, affects how one treats their partner. Little conflicts can result in big arguments, which results in marital conflict.
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Sociologists are studying how the pandemic has affected families. From early reports and comparisons with the past, we can draw some conclusions.
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In South Korea, the divorce rate has since increased four times from 1990 to 2017 and social views are changing. Why the change?
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We might assume that sexual behaviors and sexual interest does not change much over time, but they do.
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