A Cornell study found that still images of models in online retail ads had statistically lighter skin tones than those in videos of the same product and model. They also found evidence of “tokenism” – one model who was considerably darker-skinned than the others.
Misperceptions of marginalized and disadvantaged communities’ level of concern regarding COVID-19 and other issues could undermine cooperation and trust needed to address collective problems, according to new Cornell-led research.
"I saw what I am capable of when I am challenged" - that's what University of Buffalo freshman Donovan Blount says about a course developed at Cornell by two professors in the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. The leader of a national education equity organization says professors Maria Fitzpatrick and Matthew Hall are "academic heroes."
Online exercises reduced perceived stress, but did not alter decision-making processes, at least when the training occurs at an adult age, researchers found.
A new sociology study has found that girls raised by Jewish parents are 23% more likely to graduate college than girls with a non-Jewish upbringing, even after accounting for their parents’ socioeconomic status.
Identifying top performers who are dropping hints they’re headed for new jobs is the first step in retaining valuable workers, Assistant Professor JR Keller and colleagues write.
