sociology
I Spent a Day With the Professor of Fun to Find Out How to Make Life More Fun
We live in a miserable world, so how can we turn our lives into one big laugh?
Everything I Learned Researching the Female Orgasm
There's long been a societal (and scientific) bias against female sexuality. Fortunately, that is slowly changing with more women taking their pleasure into their own hands.
How to Live Alone Without Going Crazy
Living alone is a luxury, but it comes with perils, like the risk of becoming depressed or simply weird.
Taking Selfies Makes You Think You're Hotter Than You Really Are, Says Science
Taking selfies can make you appear more narcissistic and give you a self-inflated view of yourself. Sure, that seems self-evident, but now we've got the research to back it up.
Why We Care So Much When Icons Like Prince Die
A sociologist breaks down the mechanics behind the public displays of grief after a cultural hero dies.
Can the Long History of 'Madness' Help in Our Understanding of Mental Health Today?
We talked to sociologist Andrew Scull about his new book 'Madness in Civilisation', which traces the history of mental health disorders over 3000 years.
This Is What's Behind the Rise of Hijab Porn
Exploring why it is that more and more porn studios have started to make films featuring the headscarf.
What Makes Someone a Creep?
We talked to Dr Adam Kotsko, a sociology expert in awkwardness and creepiness, about creeps and why they are so compelling.
Meeting Britain's Asexual Community
A photographer and sociologist team up to get a first-hand perspective from eight British asexuals.
Are You Totally Screwed If Your Parents Aren’t Together?
Studies have found that growing up without two parents can hurt kids in all sorts of ways. Should we take those findings at face value?