Tagged: University of British Columbia

Framing Contemporary Social Inequities as “Civil Rights” Issues Decreases Public Suport

When modern social justice issues are framed as attacks on civil rights, Americans of all backgrounds are less likely to support government action. The authors theorize this language evokes memories of the civil rights movement, prompting unfavorable comparisons that may undermine the severity of contemporary problems.

Research Documents a Significant Lack of Racial Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials

"Our findings show that the science might not be applicable to the population that’s going to receive the medications," said the study’s lead author, Dr. Jonathan Loree.

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