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Five Feminist Writers That Changed History

Literature wouldn’t be the same without the influential writers who used their voices to make permanent changes in culture and society. Feminist literature, fictional or otherwise, seeks to help define, establish, and support equal rights for women in traditionally patriarchal societies.   Historic female poets of the sixth century, outspoken feminist philosophers of the 18th century, and modern women…

Psychology
The Psychology of Smartphone Addiction 

Smartphone addiction has such a hold on our society that—hey! We see you eyeing that back button. Your attention span may be as short as a golden retriever’s, but you’ll want to stick around, because today we explore the psychology of smartphone addiction.   We’ll also provide some tips and resources to help you break away…

Business
Balancing Long-Term and Short-Term Financial Planning

Businesses concerned only with short-term goals overcome immediate challenges but fail to prevent their recurrence. Alternatively, businesses with only long-term goals may not last long enough to see them reached. Finding an adaptable middle ground between these two attitudes is a balancing act that senior financial analysts, finance managers, investment bankers, and other professionals must…

Psychology
How Studying Psychology Can Help You Understand Others and Yourself

It may be considered a soft skill by many, but being able to get along with others is perhaps the most important trait any person can have, regardless of their profession or other factors. The ability to understand others is key to interacting in positive, constructive ways in any social setting.   Psychology is a word often used to describe the way people think and the motivations behind their…

Industrial Technology
What Is Industrial Technology?

Industrial technology is easy enough to define: a field of study devoted to improving the productivity, profitability, and safety of industrial processes through the application of engineering and manufacturing technology. Types of industrial technology include chemical, mechanical, and electrical processes that aid in production.   The role of an industrial technologist, however, is far more difficult…

Education
Creating an Inclusive Classroom in Special Education

The vast majority of students with disabilities spend their school days in general education classrooms, surrounded by nondisabled peers. The reasons for this are clear: students with disabilities have improved academic outcomes, have fewer absences, and receive better instruction when taught alongside their nondisabled peers. However, in order for students with disabilities to master general…

Communication
How Men and Women Communicate Differently 

If you asked a coworker, “What did you think of the meeting?”, a female colleague’s response might come across differently than a male colleague, even if they convey the same meaning.   Your female coworker might say, “I think the meeting went well, and it seemed like everyone had a chance to share their thoughts. What…

Psychology
Nature vs. Nurture: The Debate Over Our Personalities

New parents tend to pull out all the stops to raise their children in a nurturing environment, painting nursery walls in subdued hues, praising their child’s first steps and words, and reading a favorite storybook as their child drifts off to sleep. Chances are that there’s a copy of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”…

Nursing
Why Work-Life Balance Is Important for Nurses

Nurses work and live in two separate worlds. In one world, they’re caregivers who often put the needs of patients before their own. In the other, nurses are steadfast friends, caring family members, and lifelong learners—individuals striving to find fulfillment in their personal lives. When worlds collide and nurses are unable to balance the contrasting…

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