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{"title":"Skin shade and relationships: how colourism pits Black and mixed Black-White women against each other.","authors":"Aisha Phoenix, Nadia Craddock","doi":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1495048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2024.1495048","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Colourism, prejudice where people are penalised the darker their skin and the further their features are from those associated with whiteness, occurs within and between racialised groups and can affect relationships. In this paper we examine the complex processes through which colourism positions Black and mixed Black-White women in contrasting positions in beauty and desirability hierarchies based on their skin shade.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 Black (<i>n</i> = 18) or mixed Black-White (<i>n</i> = 9) adults (18 women, 9 men) living in Britain. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Analysis generated four main themes. First, colourist and gendered appearance ideals promoted by mainstream media serve to devalue and thus harm Black people, particularly Black women with dark skin. Second, these ideals can affect Black and mixed Black-White women's experiences of the heterosexual relationship market where women with light skin are desired and those with darker skin often overlooked. Third, colourist appearance ideals and colourist-induced inequities in the heterosexual relationship market affect relationships between Black and mixed Black-White women of different skin shades. Fourth, fostering Black self-acceptance, celebrating natural Black beauty, and creating spaces for dialogue between women of different skin shades are seen as ways to address some aspects of colourism and/or their affects.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Findings highlight how colourism shapes desirability in gendered ways and how this affects the lives of Black and mixed Black-White women, influencing within-group social dynamics and relationships.</p>","PeriodicalId":36297,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sociology","volume":"9 ","pages":"1495048"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11696280/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142932894","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Do different survey methods affect physicians' stated work preferences? Findings from a discrete choice experiment in Eastern China.","authors":"Lizhu Wang, Dan Hu, Jing Zhu","doi":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1474795","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2024.1474795","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to examine the impact of online and offline survey methods on the participation of physicians in discrete choice experiment (DCE) surveys in Eastern China and explore their attitudes towards primary healthcare work.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study involved active doctors practicing at secondary or county-level general hospitals in Eastern China, who completed a DCE questionnaire either online or offline. A mixed logit model was used to analyze the data, considering the relative importance of various job attributes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study found that online surveys save costs and offline surveys help increase the response rate for questionnaires. The validity rate for the completed questionnaires was high (>90%) across both research methods. A mixed logit model simulation analysis revealed that compensation packages were the dominant influence on doctors' choices. The online survey showed that doctors were more likely to choose to work in village health centers if their salary was flat (<i>β</i> = 1.330), while the offline survey showed that doctors were also more likely to choose village health centers when their salary was increased by 10% (<i>β</i> = 1.095). Work organization and public recognition also had a significant effect on doctors' primary job choices (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study concluded that remuneration, work organization, and public recognition are key factors affecting physicians' willingness to work in primary healthcare settings. For respondents with higher education and cognitive abilities, online surveys are recommended for DCE research.</p>","PeriodicalId":36297,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sociology","volume":"9 ","pages":"1474795"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11696365/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142932889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Myths and misconceptions of intimate partner violence among sexual and gender minorities: a qualitative exploration.","authors":"Stefan Kurbatfinski, Nicole Letourneau, Susanne Marshall, Dawn McBride, Jason Novick, Keira Griggs, Arielle Perrotta, Morgan Daye, Carrie McManus, Kendra Nixon","doi":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1466984","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2024.1466984","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Intimate partner violence (IPV), referring to different forms of violence or abuse between two or more intimate partners, negatively impacts physical and mental health, performance in various settings, and familial functioning, leading to long-term adverse outcomes. Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals tend to experience similar or greater frequencies of IPV compared to their cisheterosexual counterparts. Stigma and discrimination toward sexual and gender diversity can lead to myths and misconceptions about relationship dynamics among SGM individuals, which can contribute to IPV occurrence within the community. This study sought to: (1) develop a compendium of myths and misconceptions that SGM individuals exposed to IPV and relevant service providers shared they encountered; (2) describe the impacts of these myths and misconceptions on SGM individuals experiencing IPV; and (3) make recommendations to address these myths and misconceptions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This qualitative study used data from a larger project focused on SGM IPV where SGM individuals who experienced IPV (<i>n</i> = 18) and service providers who supported SGM individuals experiencing IPV (<i>n</i> = 8) were interviewed using semi-structured formats. Thematic content analysis and inductive approaches were used to identify and organize findings into themes and subcategories.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Five major themes related to SGM IPV myths and misconceptions were identified, touching on aspects including, but not limited to, SGM IPV prevalence, prescribed gender roles and expectations, and societal factors. Impacts and recommendations are also discussed.</p><p><strong>Significance: </strong>This appears to be the very first in-depth study describing myths and misconceptions that SGM individuals and relevant service providers have encountered in regard to SGM IPV, helping to promote understanding of SGM intimate partner relationships with particular relevance to public health and social services policies.</p>","PeriodicalId":36297,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sociology","volume":"9 ","pages":"1466984"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11695346/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142932891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sexual desire for non-normative sexual behaviors: differences between centennials and millennials considering sexual orientation.","authors":"Alberto Paramio, Ricardo Tejeiro, Antonio Romero-Moreno, María Rusillo-Molina, Serafín Cruces-Montes","doi":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1509111","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1509111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Non-normative sexual behaviors were traditionally studied from a psychopathological perspective, although nowadays a distinction is made between paraphilia (nonpathological) and paraphilic disorder (mental disorder).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The present study aims to examine the differences between a group of millennials (<i>n</i> = 173) and centennials (<i>n</i> = 159) in their appetite for these sexual behaviors without the preconception of these behaviors as harmful or pathological.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Differences in appetite related to exhibitionism and foot fetishism were found in the first instance, with millennials showing a greater appetite for these. When including sexual orientation in the analysis, in addition to exhibitionism and foot fetishism, differences were found in behaviors related to asphyxiation, bestiality and urophilia. Millennials and homobisexual centennials showed the highest appetite for exhibitionism behaviors, homo-bisexual centennials for choking behaviors and bestiality and homo-bisexual millennials for foot fetishism and urophilia-related behaviors.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Exploring nonnormative behaviors from a non-psychopathological perspective will help us to understand the evolution of sexual appetite as part of human sexual diversity and to prevent risky behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":36297,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sociology","volume":"9 ","pages":"1509111"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11694149/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142923636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Incredibly emotional: interpreting trustworthiness in Danish courtrooms.","authors":"Louise Victoria Johansen","doi":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1457424","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1457424","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper explores how Danish legal professionals assess the trustworthiness of victims in criminal cases based on emotional expressions. It focuses on the alignment of these expressions with the nature of the crime, the social context, and the victims' social identities, and is based on findings from several ethnographic projects involving extensive observations of crime cases and interviews with criminal justice professionals. The research analyzes how victims' emotional expressions are scrutinized and interpreted within the context of Danish cultural norms, which favor \"calm and quiet\" behavior. Legal professionals define this behavior as specifically \"Danish,\" and often contrast it to ethnic minorities' way of enacting emotions. Emotions are thus culturally and socially interpreted in courtroom settings, and I relate these findings to broader discussions about how emotions mediate, co-create and maintain systematic differences based on gender and ethnicity in legal decision-making. The study thus highlights the cultural and social dimensions of emotions in this legal setting and calls for greater awareness of how these factors influence the assessment of trustworthiness.</p>","PeriodicalId":36297,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sociology","volume":"9 ","pages":"1457424"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11683785/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142907646","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Women in gender equality movement: a systematic literature review.","authors":"Syifa Siti Aulia, Marzuki, Suyato, Iqbal Arpannudin","doi":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1432383","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1432383","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study employs a rigorous Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology to examine the role of women's leadership in advancing social movements for gender equality. Utilizing Scopus-indexed articles, we provide a comprehensive review of the relevant literature, analyzing factors contributing to the success of women leaders, effective leadership strategies, and the impacts of these efforts on communities and structural change. The findings indicate that women's leadership plays a crucial role in fostering sustainable social change by enhancing women's participation in decision-making, increasing public awareness of gender issues, and advocating for policies that promote gender equity. Additionally, this review identifies key challenges faced by women leaders in social movements, including gender stereotypes, institutional barriers, and inequities in resource access. In conclusion, strengthening women's leadership in social movements is essential for advancing gender equality, though significant systemic obstacles must still be addressed to fully realize the transformative potential of such leadership.</p>","PeriodicalId":36297,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sociology","volume":"9 ","pages":"1432383"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11684421/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142907757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intimate partner violence and its relation to sexual health outcomes across different adult populations: a systematic review.","authors":"Cristobal Calvillo, Alexandra Marshall, Stefani Gafford, Brooke E E Montgomery","doi":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1498969","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1498969","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) significantly impacts adults' wellbeing, causing both physical and psychological harm. IPV has been consistently linked to adverse sexual health outcomes, including an increased risk of sexually transmitted infections, unintended pregnancies, and sexual dysfunction. This systematic review examines the evolving relationship between IPV and sexual health outcomes in adults from 2014 to 2024, addressing gaps in understanding across diverse populations and exploring the complex interplay between violence, sexuality, and health.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive search of multiple databases was conducted for peer-reviewed articles published between January 2014 and February 2024. Studies examining the association between IPV and sexual health variables in adult populations (aged 18 and older) were included. The review followed PRISMA guidelines, and 27 articles met the inclusion criteria after full-text screening and quality assessment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>IPV was consistently associated with poorer sexual health outcomes across diverse populations and contexts. Studies utilized various validated instruments to assess IPV and sexual health. Research primarily focused on cisgender heterosexual women, with limited studies on cisgender heterosexual men, men who have sex with men, and transgender individuals. IPV was linked to an increased risk of sexually transmitted infections, unintended pregnancies, sexual dysfunction, and decreased sexual satisfaction. The relationship between IPV and sexual health was influenced by factors such as gender identity, sexual orientation, and cultural context.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The review highlights the complex relationship between IPV and sexual health, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and culturally sensitive approaches. Significant research gaps exist, particularly regarding lesbian women and non-binary individuals. Future studies should employ mixed-methods approaches and consider intersectionality to provide a more comprehensive understanding of IPV's impact on sexual health across diverse populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":36297,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sociology","volume":"9 ","pages":"1498969"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11671811/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142903768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Guardians of consent: enhancing rape prevention through social control mechanisms.","authors":"Sudip Bhattacharya, Amarjeet Singh","doi":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1487451","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1487451","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Rape is a severe violation involving non-consensual sexual acts, often accompanied by force, threats, or coercion, leading to profound physical, emotional, and social consequences for survivors.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This review aims to examine and synthesize research on effective strategies for rape prevention and intervention, with a particular focus on social control mechanisms, legal frameworks, cultural change, educational programs, public awareness campaigns, community vigilance, victim support services, and the influence of digital media.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>A comprehensive review was conducted by searching PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed articles, policy papers, and reports from the past 20 years. Keywords like \"rape prevention,\" \"legal frameworks,\" and \"consent education\" were used with Boolean operators to refine the focus. Articles addressing prevention strategies, social control, legal reforms, or public awareness with empirical findings or theoretical insights were included, while unrelated studies were excluded. From 6500 records, 39 studies were ultimately included after screening and eligibility assessments.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The global and national burden of rape is substantial, with significant prevalence differences influenced by cultural, socio-economic, and legal factors. Effective prevention of rape necessitates a multifaceted approach that includes stringent legal frameworks, comprehensive education on consent, public awareness campaigns, social control, and community vigilance.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Social control plays a critical role in these prevention strategies, encompassing both formal mechanisms like legal sanctions and informal controls such as societal norms and cultural attitudes. Challenges to these efforts include persistent rape myths, victim-blaming, inconsistent legal definitions of consent, and the evolving complexities of digital media. However, global examples such as Sweden's consent-based legal reforms and the UK's cultural shift through public campaigns demonstrate that these challenges can be addressed effectively. National efforts, including the \"It's On Us\" campaign in the United States and legal reforms in India, further highlight the importance of tailored interventions to address specific contextual challenges.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Ultimately, overcoming these challenges requires an integrated strategy that combines legal reforms, educational initiatives, cultural change, and robust support systems for survivors. By learning from successful global and national models, societies can build more effective frameworks for preventing rape and ensuring justice for those affected.</p>","PeriodicalId":36297,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sociology","volume":"9 ","pages":"1487451"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11672103/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142903767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Configurational Field Analysis: a new approach to global field dynamics.","authors":"Abbas Jong","doi":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1496197","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1496197","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper advances the theory of Configurational Field Analysis (CFA) as a reconfiguration of Pierre Bourdieu's field theory, aiming to address the limitations of Global Field Theory in analyzing the complexities of global and transnational phenomena. While the concept of the Global Field extended Bourdieu's ideas to transnational and global arenas, it has been critiqued for its structural determinism, Eurocentrism, and its inability to fully capture the fluid, indeterminate, and contingent nature of global social dynamics. In response, this paper introduces social configurations as dynamic, relational constructs that emerge from specific historical and contextual conditions, rather than as fixed and universal structures. By integrating the concept of social configurations into field theory, CFA reconceptualizes social spaces as fluid and contested arenas where power, capital, and influence are continually negotiated. The paper proceeds by revisiting the foundations and critiques of Global Field Theory, followed by the introduction of social configurations and their theoretical advantages. Finally, it presents Configurational Field Analysis as a comprehensive framework, detailing its analytical steps and demonstrating its applicability to contemporary global issues. This framework not only addresses the methodological and analytical gaps in Global Field Theory but also offers a more adaptable and context-sensitive approach for understanding the complexities of global interactions.</p>","PeriodicalId":36297,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sociology","volume":"9 ","pages":"1496197"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11669712/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating resistance on digital platforms: delivery and transportation labor in Türkiye.","authors":"Batuhan Ersöz, Altan Başaran","doi":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1456617","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fsoc.2024.1456617","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Digital platforms are transforming the world of work. However, platforms operating in similar fields of activity encounter varying mechanisms of opposition, as a result of different degrees of professional institutionalization and their relations with the state. This study examines the diversified labor/capital struggle processes on platforms operating at different points of urban mobility in Istanbul and makes an evaluation between delivery and transportation platforms. Therefore, the actions of workers against digital platforms, news reports and public statements of relevant actors in both fields were systematically analyzed. As a result of the study, it is seen that the labor struggle in delivery services includes demands for the regulation of work in parallel with traditional working class reflexes. On the other hand, the resistance in the urban transport platforms is formed in the center of the rent and turns into an institutional struggle as a result of the public activity of the actors. Thus, the inter-class struggle in delivery services operating on digital platforms transforms into an intra-class rent-sharing struggle in urban transport.</p>","PeriodicalId":36297,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sociology","volume":"9 ","pages":"1456617"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11668734/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142898204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}