Society

Throughout human history, people have told lies to one another to get what they want. Lies in politics have been used to near-catastrophic effect.

June 8, 2020 01:54

Survey results showed that Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee were the top three most religious states in the country, at the time of the survey in 2016.

June 6, 2020 05:44

#BlackLivesMatter (BLM) was formed in 2013 in response to Zimmerman’s acquittal. This Black-centered political movement is the brainchild of three women: Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi.

June 4, 2020 14:08

While there have been many other significant protests, the seven listed reflect some of the biggest issues affecting London, and the world, in the 21st century.  

June 4, 2020 02:03

The concepts of race, ethnicity and culture fall into a complex discussion about humanity. All three of them are important for every society, and play a major role in the development of the identities of all people.

June 2, 2020 07:15

The relationship between race, ethnicity and identity is a complex subject. All of those concepts are intertwined and create a web of relations that work in many different ways.

June 2, 2020 07:15

Below are twelve of the most popular conspiracy theories. Some are quite convincing, while others are downright laughable. Which ones will you believe?

June 2, 2020 02:13

In this article, we take a look at the median age of adherents of the major religions of the world and learn how this age factor will influence the growth of these religions in the coming decades.

June 1, 2020 17:14

The Third Great Awakening was a period in history marked by extreme religious activism in the United States. It is estimated that it lasted from 1855 to 1930.

June 1, 2020 09:19

Race. Ethnicity. Nationality. These are concepts that can bring people together, but they are also concepts that can tear people apart.

May 31, 2020 00:39

Why did John Harvey Kellogg, a man who ascribed to some rather strange outlooks on life, invent corn flakes?

May 30, 2020 23:55

By 2050, Muslims could account for roughly 11.2% of the total European population.

May 30, 2020 14:29

Dogs like pit bulls are responsible for numerous deaths, but there are some common stereotypes about dangerous dog breeds. 

May 30, 2020 14:16

Non-binary people can fluctuate between being a man or woman or have no gender at all.

May 28, 2020 10:53

Egalitarianism is a school of thought that follows the idea that all people are equal.

May 28, 2020 02:57

Cannabis is legal in Canada, Uruguay, and some US states.

May 27, 2020 11:25

Here are ten of some of the most common misconceptions about American slavery, and the truth behind them. 

May 27, 2020 08:53

Our world is home to many different cultures. By visiting other countries we are exposed to many wondrous things of whose existence we were hardly aware of.

May 27, 2020 08:45

Christianity dominates the religious scene in Central and Eastern Europe as it did prior to the establishment of communist regimes in the region.

May 26, 2020 14:00

This nickname was used for the University of Texas because that was the size of the original area that the state set aside for the campus.

May 26, 2020 08:55