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This study aims to understand the impact of a pilot of the actions against racism (AAR) intervention, aimed at enhancing educators’ multicultural efficacy and attitudes in a mid-Atlantic K-8 charter school.

AAR included eight sessions delivered over one school year. Experienced facilitators led these sessions, focusing on combating racism, prejudice and discrimination. Of the 84 school staff, 56 completed a baseline survey and 33 completed a postintervention survey.

Paired sample t-tests revealed a significant increase in multicultural attitudes, t(29) = 2.55, p = 0.016, whereas the increase in multicultural efficacy was not significant, t(28) = 1.93, p = 0.063. The authors examined cultural and emotional intelligence as moderators of the intervention’s impact. Higher baseline cognitive reappraisal scores (an indicator of emotional intelligence) were linked to a larger increase in multicultural efficacy from pre- to postintervention, B = −0.59, t (27) = −2.20, p = 0.037. The number of sessions attended was unrelated to the intervention’s impact.

This study was a single-site, uncontrolled pilot of AAR with a small sample size. Further research in additional settings with appropriately powered samples is needed to validate these results and extend findings to examine the impact of AAR on the student experience.

The study demonstrates the promising potential of AAR in improving teachers' multicultural attitudes and efficacy. Exploratory findings highlight the role of cognitive reappraisal in enhancing multicultural efficacy, contributing valuable insights for designing effective teacher training programs. This research supports the implementation of critical, identity-centered and asset-based pedagogies in education.

Transgender individuals are more susceptible to psychological distress and mental health issues. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety and stress among individuals from the transgender community.

This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to December 2022 among the transgender community in Karachi and Hyderabad. A standardized, self-administered DASS-42 questionnaire was used, and a non-probability convenient sampling technique was used. The frequency and percentages of variables were calculated. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was used to evaluate the internal consistency of the items within the subscale. The impact of socio-demographic factors on depression, anxiety and stress levels was assessed using multivariate ordinal logistic regression.

Out of total 352 transgender individuals, the majority of them were experiencing extremely severe depression with 187 (53.1) affected. Additionally, 267 (75.9) individuals were dealing with extremely severe anxiety and 167 (47.4) facing severe stress. The mean depression score was 26.3 ± 8.6, with stress following closely at 26.2 ± 7.9 and anxiety at 23.5 ± 8.3. The scale had excellent internal consistency, as shown by a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.93. Male sex had a 3.48 (95% C.I: 1.34–9.05) fold higher likelihood of experiencing anxiety compared to females.

One of the limitations of this study is the use of a non-probability convenient sampling technique and the collection of data exclusively from two cities of Pakistan (Karachi and Hyderabad).

The study identified specific mental health challenges faced by transgender individuals in Sindh, enabling mental health professionals and policymakers to develop targeted interventions and counseling services. This includes advocating for mental health programs and anti-discrimination laws that address the unique stressors experienced by transgender individuals. Community awareness and support programs aimed at educating the public, reducing stigma and fostering acceptance of transgender individuals should be implemented to achieve better outcomes.

he research can help raise awareness about the challenges faced by transgender individuals, fostering greater empathy and understanding among the general public. This may contribute to reducing societal stigma, prejudice and discrimination against the transgender community. The study can encourage efforts to create a more inclusive society where transgender individuals feel valued and accepted in family, educational and workplace settings. Thich research can also serve as a tool for advocacy, empowering transgender individuals to voice their concerns and demand their rights, which could lead to greater self-confidence and a stronger sense of community among transgender people.

This study revealed a significant prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among transgender individuals. Regular assessment and implementation of appropriate measures should be conducted to promote their mental well-being. By actively engaging with transgender individuals, we can develop more effective strategies to meet their mental health needs and foster social integration and acceptance.

This study aims to evaluate whether key factors related to homelessness and the utilisation of support services by homeless youth are associated with their employment outcomes.

Data from 402 young people living in 21 housing accommodation buildings across three urban cities in England are used to evaluate the study’s research aims.

The results revealed that non-native and non-heterosexual homeless youth were overrepresented in housing accommodation and experienced lower employment rates than native and heterosexual homeless youth. The estimates indicated that employment levels among homeless youth were negatively associated with several factors related to homelessness, such as parental neglect, substance misuse and inadequate social care during childhood. Conversely, the estimates showed that both employment levels and the duration of employment among homeless youth were positively associated with the use of well-being, educational, mentoring and employment support services. A critical insight, however, indicated that discrimination in the labour market reduced their employment prospects.

A policy approach should recognise the multifaceted nature of the challenges identified and advocate for a comprehensive strategy that integrates preventative measures, support services and targeted interventions to address the root causes of homelessness while providing holistic support to vulnerable youth populations. If inadequate living conditions are a significant factor in homelessness and are also associated with reduced employment among young people, interventions can be tailored to achieve sustainable outcomes for at-risk youth, thereby breaking the cycle of homelessness and unemployment. Moreover, ensuring that homeless youth have easy access to housing accommodation is crucial in preventing their exclusion from available support services, as this study has shown such access yields positive outcomes.

This study contributes to the literature by expanding the application of capability theory in the multidimensional study of youth homelessness. Furthermore, it develops and validates two new scales to capture both factors of youth homelessness and the utilisation of support services by homeless youth, facilitating evidence-based recommendations for policymakers.

Despite the online shopping trend, many women still prefer in-store experiences for trying on and buying clothes. The body positivity movement endorsed by many brands implies that all women, even those with lower body appreciation, should feel included in this setting. However, studies have yet to quantitatively explore the mediating role of women’s positive body image between clothing size and in-store experiences. To address this gap, this study examined the in-store experiences of 642 women from largely Western nations (Mage = 45.96, standard deviation (SD) = 9.31) who self-reported as straight-, mid- and plus-sizes and the mediating role of body appreciation.

Participants completed online questionnaires with measures including clothing size, body appreciation, in-store experiences and preferences for in-store changes.

Women of mid-size and plus-size were more likely than women of straight-size to report lower body appreciation, which led to a greater desire for guidance from staff about styles but less likelihood to approach them, higher discomfort going up a size and lower confidence trying on clothes. In contrast, straight-size women generally felt more comfortable and confident in-store clothes shopping. A direct link between clothing size and lower purchase intentions without in-store representation was found; however, body appreciation did not mediate this link. Preferences for in-store changes included better support from sales staff and more inclusive imagery.

This study indicates that in-store clothes shopping may not feel like retail therapy for women who identify as mid-size or plus-size and experience low body appreciation. It highlights the need for comprehensive reform within the fashion retail industry by prioritizing inclusivity through better staff support and in-store representation for all sizes.

While sex discrimination and race discrimination are prevalent in the workplace, a relatively low proportion of those who experience it choose to voice. This paper aims to investigate why individuals choose to voice or not voice discrimination by exploring the role of metastereotypes – beliefs about what others think about a group one belongs to – with respect to voicing or not voicing discrimination at work.

Of the 475 participants surveyed, 34% (164 respondents) had experienced either race or sex discrimination. The metastereotypes of these 164 respondents who either voiced (31%) or did not voice (69%) sex or race discrimination were gathered and examined with respect to the themes and valence of the descriptors. Differences in the content and valence of metastereotypes were examined from different samples taken at two different time periods to explore the possible influence of social movements (#MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter).

These qualitative analyses provide new insights into how people making different choices regarding the voicing of their mistreatment believe they are viewed. Metastereotypes differed to some extent in content and valence depending on perceiver, source, type of discrimination and timing.

This can assist in the development of strategies to encourage voicing with the ultimate goal of reducing workplace mistreatment.

This paper provides the critical first step for including metastereotypes in the model to predict voice in the workplace.

India's Muslim women (MW) face significant underrepresentation within the government and commercial sectors, rendering them virtually invisible in the job market. This underrepresentation is compounded by the double stigma of being both Muslim and female. As a result, this study aims to address this critical issue by looking into MW's intention to work in the industry of tourism and hospitality (T&H).

A survey was conducted online to gather data and 404 of the responses met the requirements for selection. The research model was empirically assessed by applying structural equation modelling. The data collection phase spanned from August 11, 2023, to November 10, 2023.

The study's findings demonstrate the effectiveness of the extended theory of planned behaviour in providing a robust model for analysing MW's intentions to participate in the T&H industry.

This research discloses inclusive policies, reduces discrimination, empowers women in the workforce, improves educational opportunities, promotes cultural sensitivity and fosters inclusive leadership in the T&H industry, focusing on MW career intentions, to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 5 (gender equality).

The importance of this study is contingent upon its ability to inform policymakers in academia and the T&H sector. By recognising and addressing the barriers faced by MW, it has the potential to foster a workplace environment that promotes equality and eliminates discrimination, ultimately improving the image of the T&H industry and harnessing the untapped potential of these women in India.

This paper explores the concept of information precarity, tracing some of its foundations to microaggressions and systemic injustices experienced by marginalized populations over time as race-based trauma, which functions as a mediating mechanism affecting the information practices of individuals and communities.

We describe the conceptual background of information precarity, information practices, microaggressions and race-based trauma, then illustrate these concepts through interviews and focus groups from a network of people and organizations helping a Latinx community navigate the COVID crisis.

The conceptual framework connecting information precarity with microaggressions and race-based trauma provides context and explanation for the information practices of marginalized communities living in information precarity.

The study primarily explored adverse experiences such as microaggressions, which means that instances where Latinx individuals successfully navigated systemic barriers should be further explored. The study is based on the lived experiences of a specific group of Latinx individuals from a particular geographic area. Thus, findings may not be generalizable to all Latinx populations or other marginalized groups. This study’s findings suggest that efforts to improve information access must go beyond providing resources or making more policies. We recommend actions. Recognizing that race-based trauma affects how people engage with information highlights the importance of building and maintaining trust with marginalized communities.

In this study, we suggest actions. Recognizing that race-based trauma affects how people engage with information highlights the importance of building and maintaining trust with marginalized communities. Culturally sensitive outreach strategies such as support networks, community advisory boards, cultural liaisons or information brokers are crucial. Institutions can and should create environments where individuals feel safe to seek and share information with more personalized or community-specific approaches and a long-term commitment to information accessibility.

First, it illustrates the mechanisms through which precarity persists by showing how microaggressions are a systemic barrier that significantly shapes information practices and perpetuates vulnerability. Second, we demonstrated that race-based trauma is a mediating factor in information precarity, highlighting how racism emerges tangibly in everyday interactions as a mediating factor in information practices. Third, we show that information precarity, mediated by race-based trauma, can result in an information practice of avoidance as a protective mechanism to steer clear of unfair treatment and racist behavior.

This study aims to investigate the effects of candidates' perceptions of cybervetting – the evaluation of social media profiles by employers – on the perceived attractiveness and prestige of organizations and the role of gender as a moderator in these relationships. Three perceptions – perceived injustice, privacy invasion and surface validity – are used to evaluate candidates' attitudes about cybervetting.

The sample is comprised of third- and fourth-year undergraduate students at a university in Ankara, Türkiye. A survey technique was used to collect research data. The survey form was prepared on an online platform.

Survey results revealed that negative perceptions of cybervetting significantly affected perceived organizational attractiveness, prestige and intention to pursue the organization. Still, no significant difference was found between the women and men groups in this effect. Men candidates are more concerned about the validity and fairness of cybervetting.

The research's findings are anticipated to shed significant light on how cybervetting is conceptualized, specifically whether feelings of injustice, privacy invasion and validity constitute core components of cybervetting. Besides, the findings are expected to reveal whether candidates' attitudes toward cybervetting affect their perceptions regarding the general attractiveness and prestige of the organizations.

This work analyses the operability of human rights in the access to housing cooperatives, which adopt a cohousing approach, as well in the treatment of current residents and those who leave or are forced to leave. The purpose of this paper is to detect problems and propose measures to strengthen human rights in this model.

This work uses the case method and its multidisciplinary analysis, covering the areas of philosophy of law and civil law, through various methodologies, with legal dogmatics and comparative law being among the most noteworthy.

The legal framework that gives cooperatives extensive powers for self-regulation and the specific dynamics of the cohousing model, especially those related to the high level of social interaction and collective life, carries the potential risk of violating human rights. The case of Spain is a clear example of this problem which, being a structural issue, may be replicated in other countries.

Despite the growing presence of housing cooperatives with a cohousing approach, there are few studies that analyse the problems these can cause in practice, including the legal insecurity of their tenure and the potential risk of human rights violations. This paper aims to propose measures for the prevention and rectification of situations that breach human rights, as well as to offer some guidelines for the building of a legal framework providing minimum protection to residents in housing cooperatives.

To the best of the author’s knowledge, no other scientific study has been found that analyses the operability of human rights in the framework of housing cooperatives with a cohousing approach. Therefore, no study contains proposals for measures to protect those rights.