Sociology
‘Why not study maths or something?’ The students acing VCE’s oddball subjects
And what exactly is sociology, anyway? We asked some of Victoria’s top students to explain.
- by Caroline Schelle
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Opinion
Opinion
As a visiting Frenchwoman, I find Australian men to be not at all what I expected
Living in Melbourne and working in hospitality, one cultural difference with France was immediately apparent: men’s behaviour towards women.
- by Elyne Le Faou
Why Leah wants to stop ‘magic-making’ being women’s work at Christmas
‘Centuries of programming’ have it that it’s women’s work to manage the mental load of family life – especially at Christmas. Researchers are trying to measure (and reduce) the toll.
- by Wendy Tuohy
Busy friends, closed cafes, lots of presents: What it’s like being born on Christmas
An Australian Bureau of Statistics analysis found December 25 was the second-least common day for a baby to be born – after February 29.
- by Mary Ward
Humans ask for help every couple of minutes, and we mainly say yes
New research across multiple cultures shows people ask for help every two minutes and 17 seconds. We’re much kinder than we know.
- by Jenna Price
Editorial
High school
Rising school assaults a reflection of the broader community
A report that assaults across all NSW schools have risen by 50 per cent in the past decade is a harrowing outcome for education authorities, governments and parents who invest so much time, effort, money and hope into improving students’ lives and outcomes.
- The Herald's View
Community dog fight over northern beaches off-leash trial
Many residents hope this will be the year the Northern Beaches Council proceeds with a proposed trial of off-leash hours at two beaches.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
The shtetl by the Yarra: why Yiddish culture is thriving in Melbourne
Across Melbourne, young Jewish people are turning to Yiddish to explore their heritage and reconnect with their history.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Explainer
Psychology
Why do people join cults? And how do they get out of them?
It’s not just doomsday bunkers and goat’s blood. Cults are all around the world, including in Australia. What are the red flags and how do cult leaders operate?
- by Sherryn Groch
Opinion
Gender
Fed up with the chore wars, grumpy women are now politically dangerous
The federal government has been warned: the importance of domestic democracy in underpinning gender equality is one issue that most people agree on. Lack of action could be dangerous.
- by Kristine Ziwica
The baby bonus generation is starting to turn 18. Has it saved Australia’s population?
Former treasurer Peter Costello once told the nation to have “one [baby] for Mum, one for Dad, and one for the country” when he launched the baby bonus. Those children are now starting to turn 18.
- by Anthony Segaert
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