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If we hope to heal the racial tensions that threaten to tear the fabric of society apart, we're going to need the skills to openly express ourselves in racially stressful situations. Through racial literacy—the ability to read, recast and resolve these situations—psychologist Howard C. Stevenson helps children and parents reduce and manage stress and trauma. In this inspiring, quietly awesome talk, learn more about how this approach to decoding...
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Our brains create categories to make sense of the world, recognize patterns and make quick decisions. But this ability to categorize also exacts a heavy toll in the form of unconscious bias. In this powerful talk, psychologist Jennifer L. Eberhardt explores how our biases unfairly target Black people at all levels of society -- from schools and social media to policing and criminal justice -- and discusses how creating points of friction can help...
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In the last few decades, a multi-billion dollar industry has evolved around princess stories and toys. In contrast to this pink and purple “girlie” world are alternatives emphasizing more diverse interests and portraying different kinds of heroines. Gwen Ifill talks to author Peggy Orenstein and Angelica Perez of the Ella Institute about the influence of modern marketers and media on girls.
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On August 23, 1973 a bank robbery at the Kreditbank in Stockholm went badly wrong. It turned into a hostage situation that lasted six days, and gave its name to a phenomenon.Stockholm Syndrome is a way of describing the emotional bonds which some people can form with a captor or abuser. And it all started in that bank in Stockholm.During the siege, despite being held against their will in a dangerous situation, the four hostages bonded with the bank...
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Jamshid and Huma Ebadi both came to the United States as young children with their families from Afghanistan under harrowing circumstances. As adults, with a young family of their own, they now live in a suburb of Denver, CO. Hear their stories of love, compassion, and of hope.
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Eight Muslim Americans living in Colorado with family histories from eight separate Muslim-majority countries, share their personal stories. They describe incidents of Islamophobia, as well as the healing processes they have experienced in their workplaces, in their neighborhoods, and through supportive organizations.
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In this program, we meet the gauchos, the nomadic and colourful horsemen and cowhands of the Argentine grasslands and Andes mountains. Historically, these men have been folk heroes similar to the American cowboy, and are an important part of Argentine cultural tradition. This program explores their traditions and heritage.
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DWB: Driving While Black. For many African-Americans, simply having dark skin seems to be grounds for being pulled over on the highway and searched for drugs. Police call it "profiling," based on years of successful drug interdiction through traffic stops, but angry and humiliated victims call it "racial profiling"-a blatant form of discrimination-and want it stopped. In part one of this program, ABC News anchor Ted Koppel and correspondent Michel...
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In the north of Romania lies the Maramure region. It is remote and rural, known for its pastoral and agricultural traditions, and largely unscathed by the industrialization seen in the rest of the country. In this program, we learn about the shepherds, washerwomen, farmers, millers, and loggers who perpetuate their rural traditions with fervor.
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Older children may feel they are the reason for their parents' separation or divorce and may feel high levels of stress. This film explains how and why adolescents may develop perfectionist behavior. From The American Academy of Pediatrics publication "Reaching Teens: Strength-Based Communication Strategies to Build Resilience and Support Healthy Adolescent Development."
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In the mountains of Costa Rica lives a hidden community: the Bribri. If they are called “those who talk to the stones," it is because of their unique and fascinating relationship with the mineral world. These stones were handed down to them by their god, Sibù, to allow them communicate with the underworld, and to heal on earth.
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Social media is often criticized for having a negative impact on self-esteem. But it doesn’t have to be that way. This episode looks more closely at how Jules, Nela, and Marcus are affected by social media content and popular platforms. The differences between their social media self and their real-world self are highlighted, encouraging viewers to think critically about their online interactions and experiences.
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How can we manage social media use so that it is positive? How can we tell when social media use is affecting us and our relationships in a negative way? In the conclusion to this three-part series, Jules’ final blog post provides practical advice from experts on managing our social media habits and choices. Her thoughtful insights give Nela and Marcus inspiration to make some positive changes online and in the real world.
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We travel to the Sultanate of Oman, a country built on a culture of the sea; famous for its legendary navigators, traditional fishing techniques, and dhows. The culture is still very tribal, and focuses on the tribe, the Ibadi faith, and maritime trade. The first two identities are closely tied with tradition, while the maritime identity is unique to the coastal regions.
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It’s understandable that first responders like police, EMTs and firefighters might suffer some trauma after working through a natural disaster, or saving victims from wildfires or an earthquake. But what about meteorologists? They’re often left helpless watching severe weather, like a tornado, unfold and causing havoc in their own town.
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In this program, Horizon investigates how we deal with mentally ill offenders. Experience has shown that prisoners who are mentally ill are by far the most likely to be incarcerated again after they are released. Are special hospitals established specifically to treat this type of prisoner really a soft option, or are they an absolute necessity? How do we choose to deal with dangerous psychopaths who require strict discipline and specially trained...