For a species so enamoured with being rational, we sure do love to cling to irrationality. Sometimes, this is done knowingly - like the irrational attitudes we hold in support of our favourite team that is wholly mediocre on every level - but more often than not our irrationality seeps out in our behaviour without much consideration. Given just how complex our world is, we tend to rely on a simplified internal model of society, freeing up much of our thinking to more important matters. But this comes with a trade-off: the more we rely on mental shortcuts (heuristics) to navigate the world, the more stereotypes can influence us. We simplify a complex world by relying on mental shortcuts. However, this shortcutting comes at a cost: the more we lean on these internal models, the more weire influenced by stereotypes. And for men, this can be particularly harmful, impacting not only how they are perceived but also how they experience and express their mental and physical well-being. In this whirlwind of societal pressures and outdated ideals, it's no wonder men often struggle to prioritise their own health. Stereotypes are the lifeblood of prejudice. Anyone who wields a stereotype to treat someone differently (whether good or bad) is acting wholly irrationally. Racism, for example, is a cascade of stereotypes about people who look different to us, leading us to alter how we behave and treat others.
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Plenty on the line in Tests
With so much on the line in the Test series starting on Thursday, the Proteas can be forgiven for losing to Pakistan in the ODI series last week, but only if they deliver in the five-day campaign.
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'Beaten Proteas can fight for title'
Despite falling in a 3-0 defeat to Pakistan in their ODI series which concluded on Sunday, Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter remains confident his squad can put up a fight for the title at next year's Champions Trophy tournament.
'Joshua bout only fight left for Fury'
Tyson Fury has been told the \"only fight\" left for him after his points decision defeat in a world heavyweight boxing title bout with champion Oleksandr Usyk is an all-British clash against Anthony Joshua.
Sharks brace for Stormers
Sharks head coach John Plumtree (above) said the Stormers will target the same three areas the Bulls did in their United Rugby Championship (URC) game at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Jacobs gets Black Caps call-up
Hard-hitting New Zealand batsman Bevon Jacobs earned a maiden call-up yesterday for their T20 series against Sri Lanka, which marks the start of Mitchell Santner's tenure as white-ball captain.
Coach change was a subtle one
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Amorim: Utd we 'nervous'
Manchester - Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday as Ruben Amorim (above) admitted his \"nervous\" team would have to \"suffer\" before they can get back on track.
Enzo happy despite losing ground
Liverpool manager Enzo Maresca insisted he was \"absolutely happy\" despite his side losing ground in the Premier League title race following a goalless draw away to Everton on Sunday.
Liverpool need to keep pushing
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