Society & Culture - Thursday, September 2, 2010 9:38 - 0 Comments

Gay parents don’t mar school success


STANFORD (US)—Children being raised by same-sex couples have nearly the same educational achievement as children raised by married heterosexual couples, according to a new study that used data from the 2000 U.S. Census. Continue…


Society & Culture - Aug 31, 2010 17:16 - 3 Comments

How social work has failed black men

U. CHICAGO (US)—Among disadvantaged people in the United States, the most needy and least helped are perhaps African-American men, according to a new book that details the disadvantages that black men face and suggests ways social workers can help. Continue…

Society & Culture - Aug 31, 2010 13:05 - 0 Comments

Teens with ADHD more likely to drop out

UC DAVIS (US)—Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity are less likely to finish high school on time than students with other mental-health disorders that often are considered more serious, according to a new study. Continue…

Society & Culture - Aug 31, 2010 12:24 - 2 Comments

Men who earn less, cheat more

CORNELL (US)—Men who aren’t the primary breadwinners in a relationship are more likely to be unfaithful, according to a new study. But, it’s not about the money, says the lead researcher. It’s about sexual identity. Continue…

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