This question is shorthand for a larger and more nuanced set of questions that has emerged over the last 24 hours here and here as people engage in this very interesting and important discussion about rape, especially wartime rape and related post-apocalyptic rape cultures. "The switch" is a term I first heard from Victoria Brandon, who wrote a term paper for me on this in 1993. The basic idea
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June 3, 2009
Is there a rape switch?
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May 28, 2009
Do religious immigrants send more money home?
Remittances sent by immigrants to their home country are an important source of income for poorer nations. Does religion matter? Do religious people send home more than the non-religious? There's quite a few reasons to expect that they might.They might send more in the hope of getting a supernatural reward. They might come fro cultures that emphasize familial ties. They might face more social pre
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May 13, 2009
You’re Not Late Until You’re Late
Submitted by Jonathan Kaplan, Ph.D.Several decades ago, the anthropologist Edward Hall noted that societies differed in their consideration of time. Put simply, some cultures place priority on what the clock says, with events assigned to specific dates and hours. Having an appointment from 9 - 10 a.m. is a typical kind of event in places like the U.S., Great Britain, and Japan. Other cultures,
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April 27, 2009
New Evidence Shows Living Abroad Linked To Creativity
Living in another country can be a cherished experience, but new research suggests it might also help expand minds. This research, published by the American Psychological Association, is the first of its kind to look at the link between living abroad and creativity. "Gaining experience in foreign cultures has long been a classic prescription for artists interested in stimulating their imaginat
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