Identity
Clarence ‘Taffy’ Abel: A pioneering US Olympic hockey star who hid his Indigenous identity to play in the NHL
Clarence ‘Taffy’ Abel: A pioneering US Olympic hockey star who hid his Indigenous identity to play in the NHL Taffy Abel was a pioneering US Olympic hockey star who hid his Indigenous identity to play in the NHL, becoming the first U.S. flag bearer at the Winter Olympics in 1924. Abel’s secret identity as half-Ojibwe […]
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For some Jewish women, ‘passing’ as Christian during the Holocaust could mean survival – but left scars all the same
For some Jewish women, ‘passing’ as Christian during the Holocaust could mean survival – but left scars all the same For Jewish women during the Holocaust, “passing” as Christian was often a matter of survival, requiring them to adopt new identities and navigate constant threats of exposure. Jewish women who passed for Christian could assume […]
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Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics
Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics Americans generally have positive views of wolves, but the perception of conflict around wolf conservation is often exaggerated by media coverage and politicians. The polarization of attitudes towards wolves can be attributed to social identity theory, which suggests that people tend to favor […]
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Large trunks discovered in a basement offer a window into the lives and struggles of early Filipino migrants
Large trunks discovered in a basement offer a window into the lives and struggles of early Filipino migrants A collection of steamer trunks discovered in a California basement offers a glimpse into the lives and struggles of early Filipino migrants who worked in Hawaii’s sugar industry and later settled in California’s San Joaquin Valley. The […]
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What makes a true Santa is inside – and comes with the red suit
What makes a true Santa is inside – and comes with the red suit A study on professional Santas found that not everyone who wears the red suit fits the traditional image of Santa Claus. The researchers identified three types of professional Santas: prototypical (64%), semi-prototypical (23%), and nonprototypical (13%), with the latter group being […]
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From ‘mail-order brides’ to ‘passport bros,’ the international dating industry often sells traditional gender roles
From ‘mail-order brides’ to ‘passport bros,’ the international dating industry often sells traditional gender roles The international dating industry has evolved from selling traditional gender roles, with “mail-order brides” to “passport bros,” reflecting changing attitudes towards love, intimacy, and global mobility. The modern international matchmaking industry emerged in the 1970s, catering to American men seeking […]
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How the Plymouth Pilgrims took over Thanksgiving – and who history left behind
How the Plymouth Pilgrims took over Thanksgiving – and who history left behind The traditional narrative of the First Thanksgiving, which depicts Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing a meal together, erases the rich religious history and harvest festivals of Indigenous communities in North America. The Wampanoag tribe, who shared food with the Pilgrims in 1621, […]
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Bad Bunny and Puerto Rican Muslims: How both remix what it means to be Boricua
Bad Bunny and Puerto Rican Muslims: How both remix what it means to be Boricua Bad Bunny’s music reflects Puerto Rico’s mix of pride, pain, and creative resilience, blending reggaetón beats with sounds of Puerto Rican history and everyday life. Puerto Rican Muslims face unique challenges, including Islamophobia, racism, and marginalization, yet they find ways […]
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‘My gender is like an empty lot’ − the people who reject man, woman and any other gender label
‘My gender is like an empty lot’ − the people who reject man, woman and any other gender label Researchers have found that some individuals, particularly those who identify as asexual, experience “gender detachment,” where they do not feel a strong connection to traditional gender categories. These individuals often report feeling uncomfortable with defining themselves […]
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The real reason conservatives are furious about Bad Bunny’s forthcoming Super Bowl performance
The real reason conservatives are furious about Bad Bunny’s forthcoming Super Bowl performance Conservatives are furious about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance because he has endorsed Kamala Harris for president, has a gender-bending wardrobe, and has slammed the Trump administration’s anti-immigration policies. Bad Bunny’s decision to avoid performing on the U.S. mainland due to fears […]
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