Why Do So Many Women Go to Prison After Surviving Domestic Violence?
A new book investigates how the U.S. criminal justice system targets survivors of domestic violence to prosecute them for fighting back.
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On Juneteenth, Black Women Reflect on Seeking Freedom Outside the U.S.
Black women can find relief when they leave the United States to live abroad—but do they find liberation?
The New Rules for Building a Solid Marriage—and the Old Ideas to Avoid
A new book from historian Stephanie Coontz explores the changing nature of marriage and the cultural myths about the institution’s past that we…
How Your Social Status Shapes Your Views on Inequality
Where you think you are in society (not where you actually are) matters for how you think about inequality and redistribution policies.
Same Sex or Not, Marriage Makes for Happier, Healthier Couples
Expanding marriage rights to same-sex couples also expanded access to the psychological benefits that come with tying the knot.
Do People Want a Gender-Balanced Government?
A new study finds that people around the world see gender-balanced government as better for policy—and better for democracy.
Why We Have Trouble Supporting Greater Income Equality
Research suggests that psychological biases may limit support for reducing economic disparities. But there are ways to get around them.
How Do Social Structures Shape Your Well-Being?
Happiness isn't just a product of what we do or who we are as individuals; social situations, structural forces, and public policies play a major…
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