Discussion: Society and Politics

[MagnarTheGreat]

Description: This thread will be for discussion of and news about demographics, the census, trends, and other sociological interests and issues and the impact they have on politics. Topics which may not so neatly fit into existing threads.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Religious 'Nones' are now the largest single group in the U.S.​

https://www.npr.org/2024/01/24/1226371734/religious-nones-are-now-the-largest-single-group-in-the-u-s

When Americans are asked to check a box indicating their religious affiliation, 28% now check 'none.'

A new study from Pew Research finds that the religiously unaffiliated – a group comprised of atheists, agnostic and those who say their religion is "nothing in particular" – is now the largest cohort in the U.S. They're more prevalent among American adults than Catholics (23%) or evangelical Protestants (24%).

Back in 2007, Nones made up just 16% of Americans, but Pew's new survey of more than 3,300 U.S. adults shows that number has now risen dramatically.

Researchers refer to this group as the "Nones."

Pew asked respondents what – if anything – they believe. The research organization found that Nones are not a uniform group.

Most Nones believe in God or another higher power, but very few attend any kind of religious service.

They aren't all anti-religious. Most Nones say religion does some harm, but many also think it does some good. Most have more positive views of science than those who are religiously affiliated; however, they reject the idea that science can explain everything.

However, Smith points out that Nones are also less civically engaged than those who identify with a religion – they're less likely to vote. So, while they identify as Democrats, getting them to the polls on election day may prove to be a challenge.

Making it easier to vote would help. The less hoops to jump through, the less friction, makes an impact.

Gen Z's gender divide is huge — and unexpected

Gen Z women are becoming more liberal, while Gen Z men are drifting to the right. Now, they don't agree on anything.

www.businessinsider.com

US single people under 50 having less sex since Roe overturned, study finds

Annual study from Match Group of 5,000 single people finds shift in behavior since supreme court ruling on abortion

www.theguardian.com

Most young men are single. Most young women are not.

More than 60 percent of young men are single, nearly twice the rate of unattached young women, signaling a larger breakdown in the social, romantic and sexual life of the American male. Men i…

thehill.com

Most women do not want date some control freak from MAGA land so men in particular are reducing their dating and mating chances.

 

[blueharvest]

Most women do not want date some control freak from MAGA land so men in particular are reducing their dating and mating chances.

Yeah, I wouldn't want to date a Republican either if I were them, MAGA or otherwise.

 

[squeekness]

I wouldn't date a Republican for sure, especially not a MAGA one. I'm so lucky that me and my husband's politics align.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

PRRI - A Political and Cultural Glimpse Into America’s Future: Generation Z’s Views on Generational Change and the Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

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Where everybody in the U.S. actually lives (density) (2020 census):

Source: Census.gov - 2020 Population Distribution in the United States and Puerto Rico

Business Insider - >50% of the U.S. population lives in 9 states. (2016)
The Washington Post - By 2040 it's projected >50% of the U.S. population will live in 8 states. (2018)

More U.S. census data:

Census profile: United States

Census data for United States (pop. 333,287,550), including age, race, sex, income, poverty, marital status, education and more.

censusreporter.org

Census Reporter: Making Census Data Easy to Use

Census Reporter provides useful facts about every place in America. Compare places using tables and maps, download data, and embed charts on your site!

censusreporter.org

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

‘Andrew Tate is a symptom, not the problem’: why young men are turning against feminism

Teachers describe a deterioration in behaviour and attitudes that has proved to be fertile terrain for misogynistic influencers

www.theguardian.com

For a lot of boys without a father in their life, Tate or Rogan or Trump and others unfortunately become their father.

*********ion abstinence is popular online. Doctors and therapists are worried​

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1198916105/mens-health-*********ion-abstinence

More than two decades of growing internet use has surfaced fears about the social and psychological impacts of nearly unfettered access to pornography. But many researchers and sex therapists worry that the online communities that have formed in response to these fears often endorse inaccurate medical information, exacerbate mental health problems and, in some cases, overlap with extremist and hate groups.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Why have we fallen out of love with marriage?

For the first time on record, the number of people who are married has dropped below 50 per cent in England and Wales. Helen Coffey asks the experts why getting hitched is no longer the norm

www.independent.co.uk

 

[blueharvest]

Not surprising. It costs way too much to get married nowadays. Not worth the cost, unless you're sure you are marrying the right person

 

[squeekness]

Not to mention people getting damaged financially in divorce court.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

AI ‘Aggro-rithms’ target boys with harmful content within 60s

On Safer Internet Day 2024, Vodafone released a new film ‘The Rise of the Aggro-rithm’ to highlight the harmful AI algorithms targeting Britain’s teen and tween boys.

www.vodafone.co.uk

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Headlights are blinding us. Here’s why it’s mostly an American problem

https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/15/cars/headlights-tech-adaptable-high-beams-cars/index.html

Needs regulating...fail the inspection of vehicles that have the illegally brightest lights.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Maker of Tinder, Hinge sued over 'addictive' dating apps that put profits over love​

https://www.npr.org/2024/02/14/1231513991/tinder-hinge-match-group-lawsuit

While Hinge's advertising slogan boasts that it is "designed to be deleted," the lawsuit claims Match Group's dating apps are really designed to turn users into "addicts" who do not find true love and instead keep purchasing subscriptions and other paid perks to keep the publicly traded company's revenue flowing.

"Harnessing powerful technologies and hidden algorithms, Match intentionally designs the platforms with addictive, game-like design features, which lock users into a perpetually pay-to-play loop that prioritizes corporate profits over its marketing promises and customers' relationship goals," lawyers for the plaintiffs wrote in the suit.

Obviously if (monogamous) people were successful with the apps, there would be very few customers for these services left. Much like with (mobile) video games, they want addicts that the industry refers to as 'whales' (big spenders).

People say they're deleting their dating apps, citing terrible experiences and 'oversaturation' on platforms like Hinge and Raya

"It doesn't actually want to be the app that you delete; that's a horrible business strategy," TikToker Bianca Stelian said of the popular app Hinge.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Looking for love in all the wrong places? See which states have the most unmarried adults

Washington, D.C. is one of the toughest dating markets, with only 80 single men for every 100 single women. But Alaska has 117 single men for every 100 single women.

www.usatoday.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Tinder Owner Signs ChatGPT Deal. Enjoy the AI Dating Tidal Wave

In a press release written by ChatGPT, Match Group shared the first steps of its plan for your new AI-driven love life.

gizmodo.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Ban on child marriages in Washington could soon be law • Washington State Standard

The Washington Senate on Friday passed a bill on a 48-1 vote setting a minimum marriage age of 18. It now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk.

washingtonstatestandard.com

 

[blueharvest]

Ban on child marriages in Washington could soon be law • Washington State Standard

The Washington Senate on Friday passed a bill on a 48-1 vote setting a minimum marriage age of 18. It now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk.

washingtonstatestandard.com

Better late than never, I guess. But it's not like D.C. has a lot of child marriages to begin with. Now a place like Alabama...

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Mascuzynity: How a nicotine pouch explains the new ethos of young conservative men

Stimulants, hustle culture, and bodybuilding are shaping young men’s drift to the right.

www.vox.com

🤮

 

[squeekness]

Better late than never, I guess. But it's not like D.C. has a lot of child marriages to begin with. Now a place like Alabama...

Lol, or Texas. It'd never pass there.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

What is money dysmorphia? How this financial feeling hurts your wallet

Ever feel like your finances just aren't — and will never be — cutting it? Well, maybe they are, and you just have money dysmorphia. Here's what we know about the new phenomenon and how you can avoid it.

scrippsnews.com

 

[blueharvest]

What is money dysmorphia? How this financial feeling hurts your wallet

Ever feel like your finances just aren't — and will never be — cutting it? Well, maybe they are, and you just have money dysmorphia. Here's what we know about the new phenomenon and how you can avoid it.

scrippsnews.com

Isn't money dysmorphia just basically not having enough money?

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Isn't money dysmorphia just basically not having enough money?

I think the gist is it's when people are median income earners (or more) but they believe they're well below the median.

Census profile: United States

Census data for United States (pop. 333,287,550), including age, race, sex, income, poverty, marital status, education and more.

censusreporter.org

United States Per capita income: $41,804

United States Median household income: $74,755
34% under $50K
29% $50-$100K
37% $100K+

This varies by location (rural/suburb/city) or state so maybe that contributes to it. If you're in NYC or San Francisco the median is way higher than if you live out in the middle of nowhere in rural West Virginia.

 

[squeekness]

I think the gist is it's when people are median income earners (or more) but they believe they're well below the median.

Census profile: United States

Census data for United States (pop. 333,287,550), including age, race, sex, income, poverty, marital status, education and more.

censusreporter.org

United States Per capita income: $41,804

United States Median household income: $74,755
34% under $50K
29% $50-$100K
37% $100K+

This varies by location (rural/suburb/city) or state so maybe that contributes to it. If you're in NYC or San Francisco the median is way higher than if you live out in the middle of nowhere in rural West Virginia.

This is where a financial planner can be helpful, especially if you're not sure you can retire or not.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

A New Jersey city that limited street parking hasn’t had a traffic death in 7 years

Hoboken, New Jersey, recently marked seven consecutive years without a traffic death. Officials there credit their decision to take away some street parking, a change that increases visibility for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

apnews.com

 

[squeekness]

A New Jersey city that limited street parking hasn’t had a traffic death in 7 years

Hoboken, New Jersey, recently marked seven consecutive years without a traffic death. Officials there credit their decision to take away some street parking, a change that increases visibility for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

apnews.com

Whatever works.

 

[blueharvest]

A New Jersey city that limited street parking hasn’t had a traffic death in 7 years

Hoboken, New Jersey, recently marked seven consecutive years without a traffic death. Officials there credit their decision to take away some street parking, a change that increases visibility for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

apnews.com

And of course this idiot thinks street parking is woke: