Sentences with phrase «change societal norms»

Which is too bad, because if celebrity culture can indeed change societal norms, then we need role models like Mo'Nique on magazine covers like People to normalize open relationships and Hugh Grant to normalize the idea that «40 - year - long monogamous, faithful» marriages may not be the ideal.

And, while we're at it, hopefully promote the idea that you don't have to be white, wealthy and privileged to benefit from changing societal norms.

It also delves into the ways mobile technology is affecting and changing societal norms of courtship and relationships.

However, monetary concerns and declining rates of teenage pregnancy are not the only reasons for the closing of many of these programs: changing societal norms also affect the demand for alternative schools for pregnant students.

Of particular concern are species now much reduced in numbers of individuals and restricted to protected habitat islands, such as national parks, that are surrounded by humandominated landscapes where survival of the affected species is not possible without changing societal norms (Early and Sax, 2011).

Not exact matches

Jack — I am suggesting that moral teachings change as societal norms change, and that is good.

In a 2012 paper, the Israeli academic wrote that singlehood is «a sociological phenomenon constituted and forged through changing social definitions, norms, and societal expectations» 6.

The main components of dating are pretty much the same, even as societal attitudes and norms can evolve or change.

Suspects include female participation in the labor force; changing social norms; young male isolation from the workforce, schools, and other societal institutions; and government subsidization of single parenthood.

While I don't think that his behavior is surprising given societal norms at the time I do think that his change in behavior came on pretty suddenly and I found found it a little unbelievable.

«We affirm our commitment, the kennel stated, to not change nor adapt the revered qualities of the Caucasian to any specific societal norms, occidental or otherwise.»

The potential for efficiency remains enormous, and given the likely improvements in technology and changes in societal norms over the next century which it will take us to do the right thing, we are likely to be able to cut fossil fuel use further than most people imagine possible, even if renewables don't become commercially competitive (which wind is already, and solar is in certain situations).

To the extent societal moral norms evolve, such changes should be reflected in the legal landscape through the proper democratic process.

The change in societal norms and the breaking of the glass ceiling in certain industries for women has had a huge effect on alimony awards in divorce cases nationwide, including those in Kentucky.