Category: social issues
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Women and money: The financial pressure on South Africa’s sandwich generation
The Hidden Struggles of the Sandwich Generation in South Africa For many South African women, financial independence does not necessarily mean having the freedom to spend, save or plan for the future. Instead, their income may be supporting an entire family. Between school fees, groceries, household expenses and the needs of ageing parents, women in…
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Do Preprint Servers Enable Scientific Racism?
The Rise of Pseudoscience on Open Science Platforms Unreviewed research platforms are increasingly becoming a hub for debunked theories about race and genetics. A recent analysis has shown that individuals promoting scientific racism use mainstream open science archives to distribute flawed comparisons of human behavior. This issue highlights the challenges faced by the scientific community…
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Should AI Chatbots Show Care for Students? Alberta Teachers Say No
The Debate Over AI in Schools: Balancing Technology and Human Connection In 2026, the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) made a significant decision at its annual representative assembly. They passed a resolution stating that anthropomorphic artificial intelligence tools—those designed to simulate friendship, counselling, or intimate relationships—should not be introduced into any Alberta K–12 learning environments. This…
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Why Feminism Still Matters Today
The Impact of Technology on Human Connection In the ever-evolving banquet of human civilization, each new guest brings with it a mix of benefits and challenges. While these guests may offer advancements and conveniences, they often come at the cost of something deeply human: the warmth of genuine connection, particularly within the family unit. Alexander…
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Bailey Smith calls for mental health round after Jordan Dawson tragedy and Elijah Hollands episode
Comes as Carlton face disciplinary action over handling of incident Geelong star Bailey Smith has called on the AFL to introduce a men’s mental health round following a confronting week that included the death of Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson’s brother and Carlton’s handling of Elijah Hollands. Smith made the comments during a post-match television interview…