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Articles on Names
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New research shows that even the sound of a name can influence how job candidates are judged.
The name Africa was given to the continent by European explorers, exploiters, slavers and colonists. It ignores the indigenous people and their accomplishments.
Humans aren’t the only animals that have names for each other − and studying animals that use names can teach researchers more about how human names evolved.
This bias in science journalism seems not to be due only to pragmatic concerns about time zones or the language spoken in the country where the scientist is based.
North American ornithologists are seeking to replace all bird species named after people - but what should they be called instead?
People who object to affirmative action were more likely to discriminate against job candidates with Black-sounding names than those who supported it, whether or not they had to rush.
Variations of English names reveal the enduring effects of British rule - but there’s also a return to tradition.
Name tunes are unknown in most of the world, but they are found in two very distant communities.
The name change of a local creek in central Iowa reflects broader national trends that are recognizing derogatory or racist connotations.
How does Baby Yoda’s name measure up as a fictional character’s name? Research has shown that sounds carry associations — what does Baby Yoda’s name communicate?
Mishandling someone’s name can lead to social exclusion and unbalanced power dynamics. Putting in the work to get names right reflects a dedication to inclusivity and respect for other cultures.
“Karen”, the name that has become code for boorish, entitled behaviour, joins a long history of names being appropriated for various purposes – often unkindly.
While some women may be actively involved in choosing their marital name, taking the man’s name remains the norm.
Generic names can take on a linguistic life of their own, becoming powerful forms of social commentary.
One anthropologist found 1,072 similar words for ‘mom’ and ‘dad’ in the world’s languages. It turns out a mix of biology, culture and encouragement from parents explains this phenomenon.
A scholar disproves the long-held assumption that black names are a recent phenomenon.
India has always been a nation of multiple faiths but the BJP government, which is favoured to be returned this week as winner of the general election, is eroding the country’s Muslim heritage.
From Scarecrow to Scabby William, what can medieval names tell historians today?
The demographics of name change petitioners today – and the reasons that they give – tell a complicated story of race, class and culture.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Carleton University
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Professor of Psychology, University of Washington
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Professor of Psychology, University of York
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Professor of International Relations & Global Studies, Michigan State University
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Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Literature, Languages, and Linguistics, Australian National University
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Associate Professor in Linguistics, Macquarie University
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Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics, The Open University
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Darlithydd mewn Polisi Cymdeithasol (Cyfrwng Cymraeg)/ Lecturer in Social Policy (Welsh medium), Bangor University
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Professeur de Sciences Comportementales, membre du groupe de recherche CNRS-GREGHEC, HEC Paris Business School
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Lecturer in Computational Hydrology, Newcastle University
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Rédacteur en chef, coordination internationale et technique, The Conversation France
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Associate Professor of Sociology, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor, Michigan State University
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Professor of Classics and Head of the Centre for Classical Studies, Australian National University