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The Theory Journal: Still Trendy after All These Years? | JSTOR Daily
A wave of academic periodicals devoted to theory started appearing in the 1970s. Criticism wasn’t far behind.
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New York statutory rape laws were put in place by reformers to protect girls. But one scholar finds that girls’ families could force their partners (and them) into marriage.
When Statutory Rape Laws Led to Forced Marriages | JSTOR Daily
In early 20th-century New York, men accused of “ruining” women under eighteen could avoid prosecution by marrying them.
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How Women Fought Misogyny in the Underground Press | JSTOR Daily
Men dominated the underground papers of the 1960s. Feminist journalists like Robin Morgan and Sheila Ryan called them on their sexism.
How Teenage Girls Invented Fandom | JSTOR Daily
They were mocked for their obsession with movies. But the fan culture they constructed help build Hollywood.
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The proprietor and showman George Sanger was a prime example of how the circus evolved from a small fairground-type enterprise to a large-scale exhibition. Wander through these stunning photos of his ... View More
Sanger Circus Collection | JSTOR Daily
In Victorian England, the circus appealed across an otherwise class-divided society, its audiences ranging from poor peddlers to prestigious public figures.
The Bitter Truth About Bitters | JSTOR Daily
A bottle of bitters from about 1918 had significant amounts of alcohol and lead—and not a trace of the supposed active ingredient.
Sanger Circus Collection | JSTOR Daily
In Victorian England, the circus appealed across an otherwise class-divided society, its audiences ranging from poor peddlers to prestigious public figures.
Soil Health Can Positively Affect Farm Revenue | JSTOR Daily
In a case study from Italy, researchers found that biodiverse soil had good economic results for farms.
What Happened to Peanut Butter and Jelly? | JSTOR Daily
The rise and fall of the iconic sandwich has paralleled changes in Americans’ economic conditions.
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Disgust is often called the behavioral immune system for its role in reducing or eliminating the need to call on our remarkable cellular defenses.
Is Disgust Related to Morality? | JSTOR Daily
The disgust response acts as a behavioral immune system, protecting us from disease, but produces strong reactions to perceived out-groups.
