Stereotypes
Cartels, clichés and salsa - Colombians on their cultural stereotypes
In part two of a series around cultural stereotypes, Kadambari Raghukumar talks South America through the eyes Auckland-based Colombians. Audio
Bossy eldest, creative second: does birth order matter?
If you're the eldest child, the stereotype would have us believe you're responsible, conscientious and a bit bossy. Second born - more chilled out and creative and the youngest? Spoilt! But does birth… Audio
How refugees are represented in the media
Former photojournalist Natalie Slade investigated how refugee stereotypes in the media can affect a sense of belonging for her doctoral research. Audio
Challenging negative stereotypes of millenials to Gen Z
Youth Development lecturer Pat Bullen from the University of Auckland says all too often young people are stereotyped, stigmitised and discriminated against. Her ongoing research debunks the myth that… Audio
Confronting the epidemic of stress and anxiety in girls
Studies confirm that anxiety levels have skyrocketed in girls. Dr. Lisa Damour's new book Under Pressure looks at why this is happening. Audio
Professor Penny Pexman: What's in a Name?
Professor Penny Pexman was part of a team that conducted a series of studies looking at sound symbolism in names and the findings were fascinating. Audio
We Pakeha need to get our history right – John Bluck
John Bluck explores what it means to be Pakeha in a series of talks. This fourth episode is entitled Hearing the full story. Audio
The refugee experience
A Colombian refugee, Daniel Gamboa Salazar, wants Kiwis to get to know the truth behind stereotypes. Daniel became a refugee when he fled Colombia with his mother as a child, and is now an aspiring… Video, Audio