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Ditching Disgust: Does ‘icky’ behaviour harm others?

There is no doubt that our feelings, especially instinctive ones like disgust, do influence our views on what is right and wrong. But feelings, like beliefs, cannot be used to justify such views.

Research, Editor's PicksTara StiversMarch 23, 2020disgust, Psychology, consent, Guest post

New SAGE Discipline Hubs

SAGE are proud to announce the launch of our new Discipline Hubs!

Research, Author ServicesKimberley SimpsonJuly 23, 2019Religion, Theology, Psychology, Education, Ethics

Helping and Hindering Undergraduate Women’s STEM Motivation: Experiences with STEM Encouragement, STEM-Related Gender Bias, and Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment and gender bias in STEM undermine women’s STEM motivation, leading to fewer women in STEM fields. Addressing sexism in STEM in educational and work contexts is needed to promote women’s potential and gender equality in society.

Revisiting the Jezebel Stereotype: The Impact of Target Race on Sexual Objectification

Black women are regularly depicted in an objectifying and sexualized manner in Western media, oftentimes as Jezebels. But do Black women experience greater objectification than White women?