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health-and-wellness4 days ago

Embracing Aging: How Your Sex Life Can Thrive at Any Age

A UK study reveals that many older adults remain sexually active, challenging stereotypes that sex diminishes with age. Personal stories highlight that older individuals often experience fulfilling sex lives, with some discovering that intimacy can improve over time, and that common myths about sex—such as the importance of size or the need for constant novelty—are false. The article emphasizes that sex can be satisfying and enjoyable at any age, often becoming more relaxed and meaningful.

via Good Housekeeping|
#aging#health-and-wellness#intimacy
entertainment3 months ago

Why Do Films Rely on Stereotypes for Older Characters?

The article discusses the evolving portrayal of older characters in film, highlighting a shift from stereotypes—such as feisty, frail, or fiendish—to more diverse and realistic roles, reflecting the increasing presence and influence of older adults in society and cinema. It critiques traditional stereotypes, celebrates the rise of complex aging characters, and notes the industry’s ongoing reliance on veteran actors, raising questions about ageism and representation in Hollywood.

via The Guardian|
#aging-actors#entertainment#film-industry
world4 months ago

U.S.-India Ties and Oil Trade Dynamics Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Peter Navarro, a trade advisor to Donald Trump, made inaccurate and stereotypical comments about Brahmins in India, claiming they were profiteering while ordinary people suffered, despite the complex realities of caste and wealth in India. His remarks reflect a lack of understanding and reinforce false narratives, highlighting the importance of grounded and informed commentary on international issues.

via Great Andhra|
#brahmins#diplomacy#india
entertainment6 months ago

‘Too Much’: A Fresh Take on London, Rom-Coms, and Lena Dunham’s Writing

The article discusses how film and TV often romanticize or stereotype London, highlighting the contrast between popular portrayals like Notting Hill and the city's more diverse, gritty reality. Lena Dunham's new series 'Too Much' humorously explores these misconceptions by showing a more authentic London experience, contrasting with the glamorous versions often seen in media. The piece also reflects on how such portrayals influence perceptions and tourism, while acknowledging London's complex identity.

via BBC|
#entertainment#film#london
neuroscience1 year ago

Older Adults: Quick-Learning Risk-Takers

New research from SWPS University reveals that older adults are more inclined to take risks and can resist manipulation as effectively as younger individuals. Despite initially making more mistakes, older adults quickly improve their decision-making skills with practice, challenging stereotypes of cognitive decline with age. The study emphasizes the need to provide older adults with time and opportunities to adapt to new decision-making scenarios, advocating against their infantilization.

via Neuroscience News|
#aging#cognitive-function#decision-making
music1 year ago

Bob Geldof Reflects on Band Aid's Legacy Amid Ed Sheeran Dispute

Forty years after the release of Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?", the song faces criticism for perpetuating stereotypes about Africa, despite its significant fundraising impact. Critics argue that the song's portrayal of Africa as a monolithic, helpless continent is outdated and reinforces colonial attitudes. While the charity has raised millions for African countries, there is a call for more nuanced and respectful representations in fundraising efforts, with suggestions that future projects should involve African artists and narratives.

via BBC.com|
#band-aid#charity#ethiopia
entertainment1 year ago

Ed Sheeran Criticizes Unapproved Band Aid Feature and Calls Out Misrepresentation

Ed Sheeran has not approved a new Band Aid charity single, with criticism highlighting that such initiatives perpetuate harmful stereotypes about Africa. Critics argue these efforts hinder Africa's economic growth and tourism by promoting pity rather than partnership. The focus is on empowering Africans to tell their own stories and drive investment, with the diaspora already contributing significantly to the continent's progress.

via BuzzFeed|
#africa#band-aid#charity
psychology1 year ago

How Wealth Influences Trust Perceptions

A study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science reveals a universal stereotype across eight countries that associates wealth with trustworthiness, showing that individuals with fewer resources are perceived as less trustworthy. This stereotype persists regardless of the perceiver's own socioeconomic status and highlights the role of socioeconomic background in shaping perceptions, alongside gender and race. The findings suggest that awareness of this bias could help address social trust issues and discrimination linked to socioeconomic status.

via Neuroscience News|
#cross-cultural-study#psychology#social-inequality
entertainment1 year ago

Jamie Oliver Withdraws Children's Book Amid Indigenous Stereotype Backlash

British TV chef Jamie Oliver has apologized after his children's book, "Billy and the Epic Escape," was criticized for perpetuating damaging stereotypes about First Nations Australians. The book features a subplot involving a young Indigenous girl in foster care, which has been deemed disrespectful by the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation. They have called for the book's withdrawal, but neither Oliver nor his publishers have committed to this action yet.

via Deadline|
#apology#childrens-book#entertainment
social-science1 year ago

"Facial Features and Social Class Perceptions: New Study Findings"

A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General reveals that specific facial features are linked to perceptions of social class. Wider, shorter, and flatter faces with downturned mouths and cooler, darker complexions are associated with lower social class, while narrower, longer, and more protruding faces with upturned mouths and lighter, warmer skin tones are attributed to higher social class. These perceptions closely mirror judgments of social traits such as competence and trustworthiness. The study emphasizes the subjective nature of social class perception and the influence of stereotypes on these judgments, and suggests that future research could explore these dynamics across different cultures and ethnicities.

via PsyPost|
#facial-features#perception#research
movies1 year ago

"Uncovering Irish American History: A Journey Down the Rabbit Hole"

The silent film "The Callahans and the Murphys" caused controversy with its comic Irish stereotypes and was subsequently pulled from circulation, becoming a lost movie. A first-generation Irish American's curiosity about the film led to a deep dive into its plot, which centered on two Irish families in Goat Alley. The film's lead role was offered to Marie Dressler by her friend, screenwriter Frances Marion, during a time of financial struggle, ultimately leading to Dressler's success in the movie industry.

via The New York Times|
#irish-american#lost-movies#marie-dressler
science1 year ago

"Neuroscientist Confirms: Male and Female Brain Search is Futile, Stanford Study Reveals Distinct Brain Patterns"

Neuroscientist Gina Rippon argues that the search for distinct "male" and "female" brains is futile, as it perpetuates outdated gender stereotypes and fails to consider the malleability of the brain and the influence of social experiences. She criticizes the media's focus on finding sex-based brain differences and emphasizes the need to move beyond the binary lens of evaluating brain data. Rippon highlights the importance of acknowledging the difference between sex and gender, and the impact of social interactions on brain development. She urges researchers to recognize that biological sex alone cannot account for any brain differences found, and warns against essentialist assumptions that could hinder efforts to address gender inequalities.

via The Guardian|
#brain#gender#neuroscience
video-games1 year ago

"Crystal Dynamics Takes a Stand Against Stereotypes in Tomb Raider"

Crystal Dynamics, the developer of Tomb Raider, has denounced the offensive stereotypes present in the remastered versions of the first three games in the series, acknowledging their harmful impact and stating that they do not align with the company's values. Instead of removing the content, they have chosen to present it in its original form in the hopes of learning from it. The mainline Tomb Raider series is currently being developed by Crystal Dynamics, with a new title powered by Unreal Engine 5 in the works and full support from Amazon Games.

via Tomb Raider Chronicles|
#crystal-dynamics#cultural-representation#remastered
culture-and-society2 years ago

"Dispelling Misconceptions: Understanding Millennial Women"

Author Kate Kennedy discusses the stereotypes surrounding millennials, particularly millennial women, and the misunderstood experiences of the generation. She explores the impact of pop culture and female friendships, highlighting the self-editing that women often do to fit in and be seen as legitimate. Kennedy also delves into the complexities of millennial motherhood and the societal pressure to follow a linear path, emphasizing the intense and complicated feelings that come with it.

via NPR|
#culture-and-society#friendship#millennials