Our identities influence the social groups to which we belong; for instance, an individual who self-identifies as Latino may be inclined to join others who share the same identity or life experiences.

Aging, an inescapable part of the human experience, is often accompanied by significant social, psychological, and physical changes. The concept of alienation, initially grounded in Marxist theory, ...

This Pew Research Center report examines Americans’ views on religion’s role in public life, including questions about religion’s influence in society, conflict between religious beliefs and ...