Human Inquiry :: College of Liberal Arts
College of Liberal Arts Magazine at Texas State University
Women’s relationship with the law has changed throughout history. Dr. Sara Damiano, Assistant Professor of History, compiled an extensive bibliography that provides a historical analysis of legal issues impacting women from 1400 to 1815. From early colonial encounters to the
Read More Under the Eyes of the Law: Women’s Legal History From 1400 – 1815
In Progressive Era Chicago, boys had the opportunity to learn and master trades such as carpentry, construction drawing, electric shop, and mechanics so they could become the next generation of tradesmen. But while boys were the focus of this educational
Read More Working Women: The History of Vocational Training for Girls in Progressive Era Chicago
Medical documents and reports are known as objective sources that provide accurate information about patients and their experiences. However, for Black women and other marginalized communities, this has not always been true. In fact, Black women’s mental health narratives were
Dr. drea brown begins her essay with her declaration of a belief in ghosts. This declaration works to demonstrate the condition and strategy of haunting that Black women have endured in their lived and literary experiences. Focusing on the hag
Facial recognition technology (FRT) is a form of artificial intelligence (AI) used to verify a person’s identity using their face through videos, photos, or real-time analysis. Law enforcement, education, and most recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have started using
Living more sustainably is often associated with making lifestyle changes or sacrifices. However, research by Dr. Matthew Clement, associate professor of Sociology at Texas State, shows that making more sustainable choices and lowering our carbon footprint can lead to a
Read More Reexamining the Impact of Carbon Footprints on Quality of Life in the US
It’s widely accepted among archeologists that human occupation in the Americas occurred roughly 16,000 years ago. But in 2020, researchers studying Chiquihuite Cave in Zacatecas, Mexico reported finding evidence of human occupation as far back as 30,000 years ago. Who’s
Read More Early Human or Natural Artifacts? Evaluating the Chiquihuite Cave
Social vulnerability analysis studies which areas and groups would be most impacted by natural disasters or hazardous events. It often includes demographic, socioeconomic, and cultural characteristics. A recent study by Drs. Edwin Chow and Ron Hagelman, professors in the Department
Read More Measuring Homelessness as Social Vulnerability in Austin
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, in 2019, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) affected almost 5.5 million people, and this number is anticipated to grow to 16 million people by 2050. AD is a progressive brain disorder that negatively impacts the ability to learn, reason, and
Read More How Music Memory Impacts Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
