#Social_Change

Joseph Shavit

Mar 9, 2022

How Black Lives Matter protests sparked interest, can lead to change

The growing use of these terms, according to new research, shows how Black Lives Matter has shifted the conversation around racism.

Joseph Shavit

Feb 19, 2022

Most unemployed young men have criminal records; findings suggest new approach needed

More than half of unemployed American men in their 30s have a history of being arrested or convicted of a crime, a new study finds.

Joseph Shavit

Jun 27, 2021

People across the world favor paid parental leave, study finds

There are differences in how Americans want paid leave managed compared to the rest of the world, but similar desires to have it available

Joseph Shavit

Jun 26, 2021

Actively addressing inequalities promotes social change and mutual understanding

What does it take for people to commit to take action to promote social equality? How might this differ for the advantaged and disadvantaged