Different Identities, Different Perspectives

Trauma

Black Women: The Invisible Warriors

Sarah Gaither Ph.D. on August 31, 2020

Why are Black women invisible? Despite mixed feedback, Kamala Harris's nomination sheds light on the questioning that Black women face.

Why are Black women invisible? Despite mixed feedback, Kamala Harris's nomination sheds light on the questioning that Black women face.

Bias

Competing Stereotypes and Common Protesting Identities

Sarah Gaither Ph.D. on July 7, 2020

How positive and negative stereotypes shape Asian Americans' involvement with the Black Lives Matter movement.

How positive and negative stereotypes shape Asian Americans' involvement with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Bias

I Got a Pandemic Dog That Also Helps Me Process Racism

Sarah Gaither Ph.D. on June 1, 2020

Many people have adopted dogs to help them cope with COVID. And here is some science to show that dogs can help cope with other stresses like racism too.

Many people have adopted dogs to help them cope with COVID. And here is some science to show that dogs can help cope with other stresses like racism too.

Psychology

Can Diverse Populations Be Considered Mainstream Science?

Sarah Gaither Ph.D. on March 2, 2020

There is a lot of discussion about diversifying psychology and increasing representation. Read more about why specialty journals give voices to research that might not be heard.

There is a lot of discussion about diversifying psychology and increasing representation. Read more about why specialty journals give voices to research that might not be heard.

Identity

Black Santa: The Gift of Representation

Sarah Gaither Ph.D. on December 19, 2019

Ever wonder about Santa's race and the importance it plays in one's identity? Learn a little about the history of Black Santa and the gift that representation can give to everyone.

Ever wonder about Santa's race and the importance it plays in one's identity? Learn a little about the history of Black Santa and the gift that representation can give to everyone.

Race and Ethnicity

Examining Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: An African Journey

Sarah Gaither Ph.D. on November 18, 2019

An analysis of being multiracial through Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's recent documentary in the US and the UK using psychology and sociology.

An analysis of being multiracial through Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's recent documentary in the US and the UK using psychology and sociology.

Identity

Why You Should Consider a Tech-Free Classroom

Sarah Gaither Ph.D. on September 23, 2019

Considering going tech-free in your classroom? Research shows it's a win for students and professors. Here are some tips on how to successfully adopt a tech-free identity.

Considering going tech-free in your classroom? Research shows it's a win for students and professors. Here are some tips on how to successfully adopt a tech-free identity.

Career

Diversifying Psychological Science

Sarah Gaither Ph.D. on August 7, 2019

With the push for larger sample sizes in psychology research, which groups might get lost in the shuffle?

With the push for larger sample sizes in psychology research, which groups might get lost in the shuffle?