Changing Perceptions and Stereotypes

23/11/2021 29 min Episodio 8
Changing Perceptions and Stereotypes

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The Discover Halifax Podcast highlights all the sector expertise and research coming from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.  Join Dr. Maryanne Fisher as we discuss the evolutionary foundations of human interpersonal relationships, and female intersexual competition. Also discussed is work that Dr. Fisher has completed in the areas of women’s mating strategies and indicators of female physical attractiveness. Maryanne is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at Saint Mary’s University, and Affiliate Faculty at the Kinsey Institute.  Recent work includes:Halifax study uses Harlequin covers to track changing attitudes on romance, society:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/halifax-study-harlequin-book-covers-track-changing-attitudes-romance-society-1.5914056‘People did a lot of reflection’: How dating in Halifax has changed during COVID-19https://signalhfx.ca/people-did-a-lot-of-reflection-how-dating-in-halifax-has-changed-during-covid-19/Resources:Maryanne Fisher's WebsiteSaint Mary's UniversityLearn More About:Technology Sector in Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaHosting a conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada