Sentences with word «societal»

This may partly reflect the lack of societal norms for men who find themselves in the position of being a father figure, perhaps competing with the biological father's claims on the child.

, he goes beyond the legal profession to discuss other fields and the impact of societal changes on them.

Our vision is to become global leaders in addressing societal issues related to animal welfare through innovative discovery, education and communication.

I would say if someone saw me as intolerant for pointing out a practice that does come complete with societal problems attached to it — then so be it.

Instead, it is possible that the variant could help to influence human activity in a way that leads to changes in societal pressure and behaviour.

A meaningful assessment of associated societal impacts needs to be based on the full range of its possible future evolution.

I believe that morals are based on societal norms and that regardless of belief / disbelief you get your good and bad.

2 - Many mothers who would love to continue breastfeeding past age two stop prematurely simply because of societal pressure.

Some analysts project enormous long - term benefits to participants from publicly funded «universal» pre-K as well as societal benefits and taxpayer savings.

Yes, they may make up for societal costs, but more likely they won't.

That is how this great university has made a difference on other societal challenges for decades and centuries, and it is how we will make a difference on this one.

It is an old tort that has changed relatively little over the centuries, despite changes in societal views about the importance of speech and despite radical changes in communications technology.

The study also found that prolonged breastfeeding had an impact on individual and societal levels by increasing the odds of improving educational attainment and even their earning potential.

Even if that's true, the kids most likely absorbed that from societal expectations that people, especially parents, should be married.

In his own way, he was also restricted by societal values as the ladies.

While all of those are important societal needs, it is odd to think of an election as an instrument for meeting them.

In this piece, I am temporarily ignoring what should be, for what could help solve our economic problems at minimum societal cost.

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

Though, this brought some focus back to breastfeeding, it still suffered from societal norms and marketing tactics.

She likes writing about societal issues and business news; she is greatly involved in the fashion magazine culture where she manages a French edition.

They are inspired by societal issues of immigration and exploring ideas around the dreams of new life.

Don't blame 401 (k) plans for broader societal trends.

The principles I have discussed with you today are integral to ensuring engagement and interaction by indigenous peoples with our nation's larger societal structures, laws and frameworks.

The lineage of printmaking can be understood as a series of traditional methods that as they emerged, were cutting edge technologies with significant societal implications.

Whether they are advancing discovery or being applied to help address societal problems, the process and products of research offer tremendous human benefits.

Maternal depression is now recognized as a great societal concern, and intervention approaches are needed to prevent or diminish its negative impact on infant's development.

Sometimes it limits our ability to recognize that our challenges are part of larger societal trends which everyone is facing.

A large - scale societal shift in thinking is the ultimate driver of innovation.

It may also be necessary to engage larger societal systems including educational institutions, social service agencies, law enforcement and criminal justice proceedings, religious establishments and governmental regulation.

The economic evaluation was conducted from both a healthcare and a limited societal perspective.

Many of these strategies offer a variety of benefits, protecting people while combating climate change and providing other societal benefits.

We tend to assume that business leaders are concerned only with short - term profits and not with societal well - being.

But the fact is right now there are so many societal factors that get in the way of successful breastfeeding, starting in the hospital.

This includes our emotional relationship to images along with their wider societal role in commerce and politics.

My point is the selfish one, that for a social scientist looking at societal risk perception and adaptive capacity in flood risk areas, this research represents a dilemma.

«These trends reflect shifting societal attitudes,» she says.

What are the potential societal consequences of such a change?

Thus, reduction of racial and ethnic disparities in higher education is essential not only for national economic development but also for reducing discrimination and prejudice incidents in wider societal context.

Few things are more fundamental to societal interest and parental desire than the hope for children and grandchildren, for successor generations that will carry on our communal stories.

So, now it's time to hear from you on these, or other, efforts to use art to convey climate risk and prompt a meaningful societal response.

«You could argue that if we spent the money in a different place we'd have a lot greater societal value,» he contends.

Most if not all believers believe because of societal influences (parents, family, school etc.) and not because they personally evaluated the evidence and made an independent conclusion.

There are many other scientific, economic, and ethical questions to resolve first, including the proper discount rate and level of societal risk aversion.

The behaviors often go against societal norms and violate people's rights.

However, robust societies can adapt to extreme environmental changes and I am not convinced that climate change and pollution are likely to cause societal collapse.