Why the Children of Immigrants Are the Ones Getting Ahead in America
Not only does upward mobility define the horizons of people’s lives, but it also has implications for the economy as a whole. The rapid success of immigrants’ children more than pays for the debts of their parents.
What the American dream looks like for immigrants
Upward mobility is common for the millions who come to the US. But there’s a lot more to the story.
What Is the Future of Religion in America?
If trends in religious switching continue, Christians could make up less than half of the U.S. population in just a few decades.
10 key findings about Jewish Americans
Jews in the United States are on the whole less religious than the overall public, at least by standard measures used in surveys. But Jewish Americans participate in a wide range of culturally Jewish activities as well as traditional religious practices.
America Without God
As religious faith has declined, ideological intensity has risen. Will the quest for secular redemption through politics doom the American idea?
Living in an Immigrant Family in America: How Fear and Toxic Stress are Affecting Daily Life, Well-Being, & Health
Immigrant Families, Including Immigrants Lawfully in the U.S. and Those Who Are Undocumented, Report Rising Fear and Anxiety Affecting Their Daily Lives and Health.
Understanding Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have played a key role in American history since the first Chinese immigrants arrived in the U.S. in the 1850s following the California Gold Rush. That’s why May is recognized as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
How to Beat Stereotypes by Seeing People as Individuals
We often judge people by their group membership—but research suggests other ways to see each other.
Stereotypes In Psychology: Theory & Examples
In social psychology, a stereotype is a fixed, over-generalized belief about a particular group or class of people.
Gender Pronouns
What is a pronoun? How can I be inclusive in using and respecting gender pronouns?
A Guide To Gender Identity Terms
Issues of equality and acceptance of transgender and nonbinary people — along with challenges to their rights — have become a major topic in the headlines. These issues can involve words and ideas and identities that are new to some.
For Many Native Americans, Hair Tells a Life Story
In Indigenous cultures, hair holds a significant purpose.
The Significance of Hair In Native American Culture
There are many teachings and practices in our tribal cultures that are significant to who we are as Native people. One of many things important to our cultural identity is, our hair. Our hair is considered sacred and significant to who we are as an individual, family, and community.
12 of the Most Peculiar Cultural Customs You'll Find in Asia
Asia is an extraordinary continent full of diverse cultures, traditions, religions, languages and cuisines.
7 Unusual Traditions Around Europe
Some of these traditions go back hundreds and hundreds of years. From a human chess game to killing bears, you’ll find a selection of some truly bizarre events.
How to Make Work Better
There are concrete, evidence-based things every worker can do to help workplaces be places we want to work.
A Positive Company Culture Is a Top Priority for Job Seekers
A rewarding work culture is just as essential as compensation – if not more so. This article is for employers looking to improve hiring and retention rates for top talent.
Making Gender Equity in the Workplace a Reality
To cultivate a stronger and more inclusive organizational culture, everyone in your organization has a role to play. Here are action steps that HR teams, men, and women leaders can take to boost gender equity.
Facing the Gender Gap in the Workplace
Despite the popular belief that women have nearly closed the gender gap in the workplace, men continue to land the majority of high-paying jobs. Learn how we can close the gap.
How older workers can push back against the reality of ageism
Anyone feeling that they’re paying a price for their age at work should know they’re not alone, experts say. Here are some strategies to combat the problem.