Daily Archives: May 1, 2016

WHY HAVE WOMEN BECOME LEFT-WING? THE POLITICAL GENDER GAP AND THE DECLINE IN MARRIAGE

Abstract: The last three decades have witnessed the rise of a political gender gap in the United States wherein more women than men favor the Democratic party. We trace this development to the decline in marriage, which we posit has … Continue reading

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Is There Anything Good About Men?

Roy Baumeister writes: You’re probably thinking that a talk called “Is there anything good about men” will be a short talk! Recent writings have not had much good to say about men. Titles like “Men Are Not Cost Effective” speak … Continue reading

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Why Men Gave Up Polygamy

Dr. David J. Ley writes: A question I’ve pondered over recent years, has been why men in so many cultures gave up the right and tradition to have multiple wives? Historically, polygyny has been one of the most common and … Continue reading

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New study finds our desire for ‘like-minded others’ is hard-wired

NEWS: A path-breaking new study on how we seek similarity in relationships, co-authored by researchers at Wellesley College and the University of Kansas, upends the idea that “opposites attract,” instead suggesting we’re drawn to people who are like-minded. The study … Continue reading

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Volunteer Participation Hits Record Low

The more diverse America becomes, the less people volunteer. REPORT: The percentage of the population who has volunteered at least once in the past year has hit the lowest level ever recorded, according to data from the Bureau of Labor … Continue reading

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