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Social Sciences: Women's Studies
- Female Sex Offenders: Most Were Victims First (Fall 2008)
A UGA study that is the first to systematically examine a large sample of women child molesters shows that many were themselves victims of sexual abuse as children. - Obesity Linked to Poor Bone Health (Spring 2008)
New research on young women shows that being overweight not only raises the risks of developing diabetes and heart disease, it can also lead to weak bones. - UGA’s Terrorism Maven (Winter 2008)
Mia Bloom sheds light on suicide bombers, child soldiers and rape in war. - The Games Drinkers Play (Fall 2007)
UGA Research editor Helen Fosgate talks with Jennifer Monahan about how drinking alcohol affects peoples’ perceptions of sexual risk—and more specifically, how women respond to sexual-risk cues. - Depression and Marital Strife (Fall 2006)
Depression can complicate ordinary marital problems and make marital success even more challenging. - Media Shelf (Summer 2006)
“The Times and Trials of Anne Hutchinson” and “Hitler’s Heroines” are profiled in the Books section. - Study Finds Schools Can Help Teen Girls Be More Active (Summer 2006)
Researchers develop a program to effectively encourage teenage girls to habitually exercise. - More Than Just a Paper Doll (Fall/Winter 2005)
Developing and maintaining classic 'good looks' may in fact be the easiest aspect of a model's career. - Forging Strong Families (Summer 2005)
Parenting practices help kids sidestep hazards of growing up. - Love is the Answer (Summer 2005)
In the animal kingdom's perennial battle of the sexes, the prize is the fitness and survival of one's children. - About Early Detection (Fall 2003)
New strategies help overcome resistance to breast cancer screenings. - Pillow Talk, Culture Shock (Summer 1999)
Different communication styles may be at the root of some problems between African-American couples. - Strong Bones for Girls (Fall 1998)
Rick Lewis is looking at the link between genetics and high bone density in girl gymnasts. - Sexual Harassment 101 (Spring 1998)
Inconsistent rulings by lower-court judges have led to conflicting decisions on workplace sexual harrasment. Dawn Bennett-Alexander's research investigates the cases that led to a recent Supreme Court Decision. - Black & Blue (Spring 1998)
New findings show that psychological abuse is widespread and can hurt just as much as physical abuse. Abuse also plagues the dating scene as much as it tears at the marriage bond. - Women Athletes Build Body and Bone (Winter 1995)
Despite rigorous training and strict dieting, women gymnasts build denser bones than non-athletes, and that may reduce their risk of osteoporosis. - Birds of a Feather (Summer 1994)
Patty Gowaty has discovered some rather surprising mating habits and other social behaviors among one of the South's best-loved birds. - A New View of the Invisible Woman (Spring 1993)
Associate Professor Peggy Kreshel reveals the early history of women in advertising. - Born To Be Wild or meek or fussy or inquisitive (Spring 1992)
Are children born to be wild or compliant or rebelious? Roy Martin, a UGA professor of educational psychology, and Matti Huttunen investigate children's behaviour and whether it may be predisposed from an early age.