Nora Weiss, George Washington University, Author at Study Breaks

in an article about period poverty, a drawing of pads, tampons and U.S. dollar signs.

Period Poverty Is a Hidden Crisis Affecting Women in the United States

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

The unnecessarily high cost of menstruation products poses a large issue for low-income women across the country.…

October 3, 2022

in an article about birth order, three children from the back

Does Birth Order Impact Personality?

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

According to some theories, how you act can be determined by whether you were born first, last or somewhere in between.…

September 23, 2022

a person practicing trauma-informed yoga

Is Trauma-Informed Yoga the Future of Therapy?

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Traumatic experiences disrupt the mind-body connection, and the emerging practice seeks to re-establish this very connection to promote healing.…

September 17, 2022

in an article about shackling, an illustration of women in prison

The Shackling of Pregnant Women in U.S. Prisons Is a Human Rights Crisis

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

The demeaning, dehumanizing practice strips incarcerated mothers of their dignity, safety and comfort during one of their most vulnerable moments.…

September 7, 2022

In an article about diet culture, an illustration of pills

Diet Culture Remains a Hazard for College Students

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Stress, social pressures, newfound freedom and fear of the infamous ‘freshman 15’ create the perfect storm for the development of unhealthy eating habits.…

August 30, 2022

In an article about high-functioning depression, a person in bed

High-Functioning Depression: A Dismissed Mental Illness

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Despite its name, the disorder is associated with significant functional impairments. Yet, these challenges are often overlooked or misattributed, leaving the illness undetected.…

August 23, 2022

Legal Torture: The Use of Shock Treatment on Individuals With Disabilities

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Although deeply inhumane, the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center continues to administer the treatment. In light of this unethicality, an outspoken activist movement has arisen, led by the viral hashtag #StoptheShock.…

August 16, 2022

Hormonal Birth Control Includes Some Lesser-Known Effects

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Though the contraceptive is one of the most common prescription medications, relatively little is known about its effects on women’s behavior, emotional regulation and cognitive abilities.…

August 9, 2022

in an article about the gender pay gap, a male earning more money

The Gender Pay Gap Continues To Persist

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

While there are several factors that can explain the wage disparity between men and women, unfortunately, many are directly attributable to gender discrimination.…

August 2, 2022

The Bar Exam Has Some Fundamental Problems

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Coming from racist origins and perpetuating longstanding inequality, the test is an unnecessary barrier to entry into the law profession.…

July 26, 2022

Supreme Court decision: Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta

The Grim Implications of Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Upending 200 years of settled law, this Supreme Court decision robs Native Americans of their promised autonomy and right to self-governance.…

July 18, 2022

The Subminimum Wage Should Be Abolished

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Not only is unfair compensation a direct remnant of slavery, but it also facilitates ableism and sexual harassment in the workplace.…

July 12, 2022

A person scrolling through social media while reading a book

Is Social Media Ruining Our Attention Span?

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Social platforms capitalize on mindless scrolling and instant gratification — yet, such behaviors come with bad implications for our brains.…

July 5, 2022

Title IX, a civil rights law passed in 1972

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Title IX

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

This groundbreaking piece of legislation transformed women's sports and revolutionized the female experience in schools.…

June 26, 2022

In an article about cannabis, an adolescent girl smoking

Does Cannabis Cause Psychosis in Teens?

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

The media's emphasis on the benefits of marijuana may be leading adolescents astray.…

June 21, 2022

A girl with ADHD, a disorder that is under-diagnosed in females

ADHD in Girls Often Goes Undiagnosed

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Men are three times more likely to be diagnosed with the condition, but that is not to say that it is less common in women — it is simply harder to detect…

June 13, 2022

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George Washington University
Political Science, Psychology

Period Poverty Is a Hidden Crisis Affecting Women in the United States

Does Birth Order Impact Personality?

Is Trauma-Informed Yoga the Future of Therapy?

The Shackling of Pregnant Women in U.S. Prisons Is a Human Rights Crisis

High-Functioning Depression: A Dismissed Mental Illness

Legal Torture: The Use of Shock Treatment on Individuals With Disabilities

Hormonal Birth Control Includes Some Lesser-Known Effects

The Gender Pay Gap Continues To Persist

The Bar Exam Has Some Fundamental Problems

The Grim Implications of Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta

The Subminimum Wage Should Be Abolished

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Title IX

Does Cannabis Cause Psychosis in Teens?

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