Sometimes it’s hard not to get caught up in gossip--whether or not you know the person. Especially those brown aunties, if you know what we’re talking about! T & K unpack the “why” of gossip, and reflect on their own experiences. 

 

Also - find out how T took down a cyber bullying site all by herself!

 

T’s article: Sophia Gottfried, “The Science Behind Why People Gossip—And When It Can Be a Good Thing” Time Magazine, Sept 25, 2019 online: https://time.com/5680457/why-do-people-gossip/

 

K’s article: Jenny M. Cole, “Short Term Effects of Gossip Behaviour on Self-Esteem” Current Psychology, Sept 13, 2013 online at:

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-013-9176-3)