Posts Tagged ‘racism’
Mental stress fuels HIV in gay men
NYU (US) — The mental health burdens of racism, homophobia, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder contribute to the HIV epidemic among many young black and Latino men, experts say. Continue…
Friday, February 8, 2013 12:43 - 0 Comments
Society & Culture - Jan 25, 2013 14:30 - 2 Comments
In South and GOP, whites more likely to claim racism
STANFORD (US) — White Republicans and Southern evangelicals are most likely to claim reverse discrimination, but not because of a shared ideology, research shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 23, 2013 14:57 - 3 Comments
For gay black men, coming out can feel like failure
RUTGERS (US) — Gay black men face a unique set of challenges and pressures from family and friends when they decide to come out, research shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 13, 2012 13:05 - 0 Comments
How ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ took over US stages
U. VIRGINIA (US) — The best-selling novel of the 19th century, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, morphed into live performances across the US, which ranged from moral dramas to racist spectacles. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 29, 2012 11:56 - 2 Comments
Alcohol images may prompt racial bias
U. MISSOURI (US) — A new study shows that simply being exposed to alcohol-related images can lead to increased expression of racial bias. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 16, 2012 11:51 - 0 Comments
Stoic response to racism may depress men
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — African-American men who believe that they should respond to racial discrimination with emotional control may experience more depression symptoms. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 26, 2012 12:18 - 0 Comments
Prejudice sparks anger in men, fear in women
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Group conflict over the ages may have helped shape the way men and women respond to prejudice. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 17, 2012 12:45 - 6 Comments
Racism may harm your health
RICE (US) — A new study finds 18 percent of blacks and 4 percent of whites report emotional and/or physical distress due to racial discrimination. (more…)
