TED Talks
Karissa Sanbonmatsu: The biology of gender, from DNA to the brain
How exactly does gender work? It's not just about our chromosomes, says biologist Karissa Sanbonmatsu. In a visionary talk, she shares new discoveries from epigenetics, the emerging study of how DNA activity can permanently change based...
TED Talks
TED: Confessions of a recovering micromanager | Chieh Huang
Think about the most tired you've ever been at work. It probably wasn't when you stayed late or came home from a road trip -- chances are it was when you had someone looking over your shoulder, watching your each and every move. "If we...
Crash Course
Gender Stratification: Crash Course Sociology
Today we’re looking at how society becomes stratified along gender lines. We’ll discuss Raewyn Connell’s concept of hegemonic masculinities and emphasized femininities. We’ll explore gender socialization in the home, media, and schools....
Crash Course
Theories of Gender: Crash Course Sociology
Why is gender even a thing? To answer that, we’re going back to our three sociological paradigms and how each school of thought approaches gender theory. We’ll look at the structural functionalist view that gender is a way of organizing...
TED Talks
Dawn Landes: A song for my hero, the woman who rowed into a hurricane
Singer-songwriter Dawn Landes tells the story of Tori Murden McClure, who dreamed of rowing across the Atlantic in a small boat -- but whose dream was almost capsized by waves the size of a seven-story building. Through video, story and...
TED Talks
Sara Sanford: How to design gender bias out of your workplace
Equity expert Sara Sanford offers a certified playbook that helps companies go beyond good intentions, using a data-driven standard to actively counter unconscious bias and foster gender equity -- by changing how workplaces operate, not...
Organizational Communication Channel
Gender and Communication Differences (& Stereotypes)
Gender and Communication is an interesting and sometimes controversial topic. But, this video looks at several studies to compare and contrast what research says and considers how reliable common stereotypes are on this topic.
Curated Video
Gender-Affirming Care: What Doctors Really Think
Currently, almost 2% of high school students in the U.S. identify as transgender, and a growing number of teens are being diagnosed with gender dysphoria, according to a study by the CDC. As a result, there is an increased demand for...
Indigo Artbox
Wassily Kandinsky 60 Second Art History Lesson - MENA
Did you know Kandinsky had synesthesia and painted the colors that heard while he listened to music? Learn about Kandinsky and the time in which he created art.
Curated Video
Speaking Gendered Languages
David Bellos, Director of the Program in Translation and Intercultural Communication at Princeton University, muses on the differences between native speakers of non-gendered and gendered languages.
ShortCutsTv
Gender and Crime
One of the most consistent features of modern societies is the gendering of crime and criminality. Not only is most crime committed by men, there are also marked differences in the types of crime committed by males and females. Here,...
Religion for Breakfast
The Academic Study of Religion Explained
Religious studies draws inspiration from multiple academic disciplines: sociology, anthropology, history, neuroscience, biology, psychology, political science..so no matter what you're interested in, you can probably find a home in...
Curated Video
The Kelvin Scale and Absolute 0: Understanding Temperature Limits
This is a lecture video that explains the Kelvin scale and absolute zero, focusing on the lower limit of temperature scales and the scale that measures relative to this limit. The video starts by introducing the Celsius scale and its...
FuseSchool
Current & Potential Difference
Current & Potential Difference | Electricity | Physics | FuseSchool In this video we will be looking at how current relates to both resistance and potential difference, and how we record the potential difference and currents across...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What can you learn from ancient skeletons? - Farnaz Khatibi
Ancient skeletons can tell us a great deal about the past, including the age, gender and even the social status of its former owner. But how can we know all of these details simply by examining some old, soil-caked bones? Farnaz Khatibi...
TED Talks
TED: Why medicine often has dangerous side effects for women | Alyson McGregor
You might not know this: Many of the medicines we take -- common drugs like Ambien and everyday aspirin -- were only ever tested on men. And the unknown side effects for women can be dangerous, even deadly. Alyson McGregor studies the...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
How to Study a Language Effectively with Flash Cards
Flash cards can be great for learning a new language, but are you using them to their fullest potential? In this video Herr Antrim teaches you how to use flash cards to their fullest potential and use them effectively to learn a new...
Wonderscape
Social Studies Kids: Cultural Diversity
This video explores the importance of cultural diversity and multiculturalism. It discusses the definition of culture, the benefits of embracing diverse perspectives, and the barriers to multiculturalism. It also provides suggestions for...
But Why
How Time Works
Time is something that every person on the planet thinks about every day. It is talked about like a commodity: “spend time” or “waste time” are phrases that are often used. But, what is time? Scientists have grappled with this subject...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Inequality takes many forms, such as wealth inequality, or inequality amongst northern and southern hemisphere nations (the developed vs developing economies). One can make the case that gender inequality has been with us the longest,...
Curated Video
The Role of Female Hunters in Ancient Societies
Anthropologist Randy Haas and his team discovered the remains of a teenage female who was buried with her hunting tools at a site in Wilamaya Patjxa, Southern Peru. Her remains date back almost 9,000 years and are part of a broader study...
Curated Video
Macbeth 1.7 Word Nerd: Mettle
Explore the intricate wordplay and layered meanings in Shakespeare's use of the word "mettle" in Macbeth, shedding light on themes of gender, courage, and sexuality. Analyze how Shakespeare employs linguistic devices to convey multiple...
Curated Video
Macbeth 1.7 Performance: Lady Macbeth, Lines 47b-59a
Explore Lady Macbeth's manipulation and questioning of Macbeth's masculinity and commitment to their murderous plot in this performance from Act 1 of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Analyze the use of language, particularly Lady Macbeth's vivid...
Curated Video
Macbeth 1.5 Language: "mortal thoughts"
This video examines Lady Macbeth's invocation of evil spirits to influence her thoughts towards murder and her desire to be "unsexed," shedding her feminine traits for ruthless masculinity. It prompts reflection on gender roles and the...