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Organized labor, in the form of unionization, has declined dramatically in wealthy democratic countries (rich democracies) over the past 50 years. The United States is among countries showing the greatest reduction, with union membership decreasing […]

In Australia, it’s estimated almost one in five boys (18.8%) experience child sexual abuse. And at least 1 in 16 men (6.1%) experience sexual violence after age 15.This post was originally published on this site

Sometimes at work, it’s not just a case of the Mondays. The level of dissatisfaction employees have with their job can last beyond the start of the week. New University of Georgia research has found […]

Journalist and activist Jess Hill’s Quarterly Essay argues Australia’s primary prevention framework to end violence against women isn’t working.This post was originally published on this site

Imagine that you invite a friend, a non-native speaker of your own language, round for dinner. While cooking, you get distracted and the food ends up burnt to a crisp. Once the smoke detector stops […]

For decades, researchers examined work and home life as separate domains. If they were taken together it was usually to study so-called work-life balance.This post was originally published on this site

Podcasting was once the underdog of the media world: a platform where anyone with a microphone and an idea could share their voice.This post was originally published on this site

There is a Fox News headline that goes like this: “Transgender female runner who beat 14,000 women at London Marathon offers to give medal back.”This post was originally published on this site

Tom’s parents were packing to evacuate from bushfires in regional Victoria five years ago when they realized they couldn’t find Tom, who was only two and a half.This post was originally published on this site

So many parents routinely share photos and news about their kids on social media that the behavior has a name: sharenting. Usually harmless and well-meaning, it can also take a dangerous turn, exposing children to […]