Sentences with phrase «often uncomfortable issues»

Through sculpture, installation and performance, she creates works that explore often uncomfortable issues concerning power, inequality, race, gender, identity and violence.

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Offering HIV testing and counseling for breastfeeding, family planning and other issues in the homes of study participants made it twice as likely the male partners — who often report feeling uncomfortable making clinic visits but are key to reducing HIV transmission — would be tested.

And in addition to being uncomfortable, these common digestive issues are often early indications of far more serious health problems.

I often have issues with compliments that are meant to be flirty, but can come across as uncomfortable or, in some cases, harassing.

Former adjunct lecturer Betsy Groves, a licensed social worker and founding director of Boston Medical Center's Child Witness to Violence — a program that helps children, parents, and educators in violent communities or domestic violence situations — often hears how adults feel uncomfortable discussing the issue, thereby reinforcing the notion that we shouldn't talk about violence.

Yet too many people feel uncomfortable talking about mental health issues, often because they or their friends and family don't recognise or understand the illness.

It is often used for dogs with handling issues (e.g., uncomfortable with having their collar grabbed), fears of certain types of people (men, people with facial hair, tall people), or reactivity toward objects, such as cars.

If peeing outside the box is related to a urinary tract issue, it's often because urination may be uncomfortable or even painful for a cat.

But all too often couples end up dancing around important issues, avoiding conflict, side - stepping uncomfortable conversations every chance they get (rather than face relationship issues head - on), all for the sake of achieving marital / relationship tranquility.