Rural Sociology – a field of sociology
Rural sociology is a branch of sociology that studies rural communities, their social structures, and the social processes that take place in these regions. It…
Arts
Cultural Resource Management (CRM)
Cultural resource management (CRM) is the profession and practice of managing heritage assets as well as other cultural resources such as contemporary art. It is…
Intercultural Relations – in social science studies
Intercultural relations are exchanges and relationships between people from various cultural backgrounds. It is a relatively young formal branch of social science studies that is…
Cultural Sensitivity
Cultural sensitivity, also known as cross-cultural sensitivity or cultural awareness, is the understanding, acceptance, and knowledge of various cultures and cultural identities. It refers to…
Indigenous Planning
Indigenous planning (or Indigenous community planning) is an ideological approach to regional planning in which planning is done by Indigenous peoples for Indigenous communities. It…
Astronomers are Astounded by a Pulsar’s Record-Breaking Gamma-Rays
A whirling, strongly magnetic neutron star about 1,000 light-years away is so dense that a tablespoon of it is equivalent to the weight of Mount…
Transculturation – a cultural interchange and transformation
Transculturation is a concept coined in 1940 by Cuban anthropologist Fernando Ortiz to explain the process of civilizations mixing and converging. It is a term…
Intercultural Communication – how culture influences communication
Intercultural communication is the study of communication between cultures and social groupings, as well as how culture influences communication. It refers to the process of…
A Study Reveals Enduring Racial Discrepancies in Exclusionary Discipline in Schools and Suggests Positive Solutions
According to a new study from Associate Professor of Education and Public Policy Richard Welsh and recently published in Children and Youth Services Review, policy…
New Studies Give Suggestions for Enhancing Developing Countries Access to Drinking Water
The critical issue of drinking water access in rural areas of developing countries is examined in new research by Alfonso Pedraza-Martinez, the Greg and Patty…
Funding Should Address Employment Hurdles for Young People With Disabilities Because Unemployment Worsens their Mental Health
Governments in Australia invest a lot of money in helping young people with disabilities find employment. But these initiatives have only had minimal success. Despite…
“The Da Vinci Globe,” the Oldest Known Globe to Show the New World
The Da Vinci Globe, also known as the “Lenox Globe,” is one of the earliest surviving terrestrial globes created during the Renaissance. The globe, which…
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