In a study of young men attending a therapeutic boarding school, researchers found that they adopted more feminine behaviors to assert dominance and maturity. These hybrid masculinities were positively valued by women, employers, and educational organizations, contributing to the flexibility of patriarchy.
A new study found that youth cyberbullying is most common between current or former friends and dating partners, with approximately 17.2% of students experiencing cyberbullying within a week. Girls were twice as likely to fall victim to cyber aggression than boys, while LGBTQ youth were four times more likely to be victims.
The American Ornithologists' Union recognizes five individuals for their outstanding contributions to science and service. Dr. Patricia Parker, Dr. Michael Sorenson, Dr. John Fitzpatrick, Dr. Mary Caswell Stoddard, and Dr. James Herkert receive awards for their work in ecology, conservation, behavior, systematics, and more.
Researchers found that the September 11 attacks merged immigration and terrorism issues, heightening surveillance and racializing Latino immigrants as a threat. This merger fueled Islamophobia and led to increased deportations, with an average of 334,000 people deported per year since 2003.
Dr. Patricia Parker has received the William Brewster Memorial Award for her groundbreaking research on social behavior, mating systems, and conservation of bird species in the Galápagos Islands.
A new study by Victor Agadjanian found that members of the ethnic majority in Kyrgyzstan are more optimistic about future economic trends compared to minority groups, particularly Uzbeks. The study highlights the importance of understanding the historical context of ethnic tensions and their impact on minority group experiences.
Researchers found that Twitter users discuss, debate, and even canonize or condemn deceased individuals, reflecting a broader approach to death than on Facebook. This shift enables people who didn't know the person to engage in public discussions about death, breaking down traditional hierarchies of grief.
The American Ornithologists' Union has welcomed 21 new Fellows, selected by their peers for their significant contributions to the field of ornithology. The newly elected Fellows represent the most eminent members of the global ornithology community and are residents or citizens of the Western Hemisphere.