I want to argue that there is one key component in minority ‘success’, whether materially or in terms of recognition—good communication. Nigel Pocock The attitude of majority society is an extremely important determining factor in the social success of any individual from a minority group. Positive discrimination towards […]
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The hidden drama of the military women of the USA
Tiffany Jackson’s story is very similar to that of hundreds of females from the United States, who on their return from the military are faced with homelessness and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to sexual abuse. Deisy Francis Mexidor After leaving the Army Tiffany Jackson worked fleetingly, soon […]
New mobile phones: new friends and servants
Dependency on technology is increasing, above all in young people who cannot even go to bed without making a phone call or checking their messages. Roberto F. Campos This obsession concerns psychologists and psychiatrists, who recommend distancing oneself as much as possible from electronic equipment, albeit necessary in […]
Stress…between the mind and the body
According to the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, between 50-60% of sick leave from work is stress related. Ana Galera It is not a new phenomenon and has been studied since the 1950’s when the term was first coined. It is by definition, a natural response that […]