Research shows that media influences views on cannabis and its users. Photo credit: Shutterstock. There is often a debate on cannabis, and whether we like it or not, there are stereotypes surrounding its use. Media Viewership Contributes to Biases Media coverage drives negative attitudes toward cannabis. One study published in 2019 in the Journal of Visual … [Read more...] about How News Coverage Impacts Perceptions of Cannabis and its Users
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Covert Bias and Discrimination: Micro-aggressions in Sports
Black athletes, including Naomi Osaka (pictured above at the Australian Open in Melbourne) face discrimination in sports. Photo retrieved from Reuters, taken by Loren Elliott. While sports can be a unifying force for many people, they can be a traumatizing experience for others. Over the years, micro-aggressions in sports have become more noticeable against members of … [Read more...] about Covert Bias and Discrimination: Micro-aggressions in Sports
