Articles tagged with Gender
A new study by the University of Exeter found that assessments of heroism and daring often focus on traditionally masculine behavior. However, when less stereotypical criteria are used, women and men rate themselves as equally likely to take risks. The research also highlights the importance of considering gender differences in risk-ta...
A new study from Drexel University found that incorporating diverse ideas from women can improve safety in traditionally male fire departments. However, female firefighters often face hostile cultures and feel unwelcome due to hypermasculine environments. This can lead to a lack of reporting of injuries, which can be career-ending.
A study published in Springer's journal Sex Roles confirms that women consistently perform more housework than men, despite variations in life stages and circumstances. The research highlights the importance of time, money, and gender in shaping domestic labour, with women often bearing the brunt of household tasks.
A WCS study of fish traders in coastal Kenya found that women largely occupied fisheries with low profits and are excluded from more profitable fisheries. To promote gender coexistence and sustainability, the authors suggest increasing gear and market diversity and providing better access to fisheries knowledge and education for women.
Women earn less than men regardless of rank or training, with women leaving careers due to advancement issues. Underrepresented minorities are underrepresented in senior positions and promotions across all levels
The largest study to date finds a significant difference in autism recurrence risk based on sibling gender. Boys are more susceptible to autism, especially when an older female sibling has the condition. Meanwhile, female siblings with older brothers have lower risks.
The University of Freiburg is leading a three-year project to strengthen gender skills in MINT disciplines and promote equal opportunities. The initiative will develop online teaching modules highlighting the impact of diversity on medical diagnoses and combating gender stereotypes in technology.
A 15-country study reveals that adolescent interventions should begin with preteens to avoid the health risks of 'gender straitjackets' that include abuse and suicide. Researchers found that rigidly enforced gender expectations are linked to increased lifelong risks, including HIV, depression, violence, and suicide.
A study by USC researchers found that women's sports receive nearly the same level of coverage as men's sports, with subtle sexism still present in mainstream broadcast coverage. Women's stories averaged only 77 seconds on SportsCenter, compared to men's stories, and are often framed in a 'gender-bland' way.
Researchers identified five specific warning behaviors in the Berlin attacker prior to the 2016 attack, which could inform future threat assessments. The study explores how better awareness of these signs and understanding of perpetrator radicalization might improve prevention.
A study spanning 25 years found that sexist coverage of women's sports is often subtle, with women's athletes receiving less air time, fast-paced language, and game footage compared to men's sports. The study attributes this to 'gender bland sexism' in the industry.
A recent study reveals that transgender patients with diabetes often experience increased modifiable risks, including high triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels. The researchers emphasize the need for improved diabetes care and specialist support to prevent cardiovascular disease and other complications.
A Dartmouth study finds that Americans are consistently less supportive of refugee resettlement within their own communities than nationally. Negative media frames also decrease public support for resettlement, but proximity to refugees can mitigate this effect.
A new study by University of Kansas researchers finds that countries with longer punitive sentences for rape crimes are less likely to experience civil war. The study suggests that gender-neutral laws and stricter punishment for rape contribute to progressive societal norms, reducing the chances of internal conflict.
A new study published in Springer's journal Sex Roles found that female basketball coaches face more biases than male coaches, despite performing equally well. The research analyzed data from 1,522 players over two seasons and concluded that individual player performance was not linked to the gender of their head coach.
Over a 20-year period, the gender gap in death from heart attack has reduced significantly, with overall in-hospital mortality for heart attack patients halved. Younger women have seen particularly significant reductions in mortality, with decreases of 6% and 13% in mortality rates for STEMI and NSTEMI patients, respectively.
Research found that 5- and 6-year-olds attributed more mental states to characters of the same gender or geographic origin as them, highlighting early origins of social phenomena like dehumanization and bias between groups
A new study by the University of Warwick found that only two-thirds of trainee doctors plan to work in NHS general practice due to concerns about workload pressure and low morale. Many prefer locum or salaried positions over partnerships. The study highlights the need for improved GP training programs and workforce planning.
A study suggests that women's conformity to traditional feminine norms affects their choice of college majors. Women conforming more closely to these norms are less likely to pursue STEM fields or arts/humanities, while those who align with caregiving and domesticity norms are more likely to choose STEM or clinical fields.
Computer scientists at UMass Amherst have developed a new technique called 'Themis' to automatically test software for discrimination, highlighting the need for fairness in AI-driven decision-making. The researchers found that even fair-designed software can perpetuate bias when trained on biased data.
A new study finds that same-sex couples do not influence their adopted children's gender identity development, with typical behavior emerging from early childhood. The research suggests that family structure has little impact on gender conformity or nonconformity.
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University found that smiley emojis in work-related e-mails decrease perceptions of competence and actually hinder information sharing. The study, conducted with participants from 29 countries, showed that e-mail messages without smileys were perceived as more competent and detailed.
A new study by University of Arizona sociology doctoral student Morgan Johnstonbaugh found that US lawmakers' tweets are more closely tied to their political party affiliation than their gender. Contrary to expectations, women did not tweet significantly more about stereotypically female issues and men did not tweet more about male-ste...
New research by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health finds that women living in gender-equal countries have better cognitive test scores later in life than women in gender-unequal societies. The female advantage in cognitive performance was highest in Sweden, where women tend to outperform men on memory tests.
Researchers at the University of Warwick found that certain words are perceived as funnier when read on their own. The study, which analyzed over 800 participants and 5000 random words, revealed that men and women have different preferences for humorous words.
Researchers found a significant association between gender inequity and increased child physical abuse and neglect. The study analyzed data from 57 countries and found that higher scores on measures of discrimination against women were linked to higher rates of child maltreatment.
Research published by the American Psychological Association found that women and men report similar levels of work-family conflicts, with no significant differences detected. The study suggests that societal expectations and stereotypes may contribute to these perceptions.
A new study found that fostering positive relationships between women coworkers reduces conflict in male-dominated organizations. Women who have more social support from female colleagues are less likely to cite difficult co-workers.
The National Institutes of Health has instituted a policy to consider sex as a biological variable in funded research, with recommendations provided by coauthors Terri Lynn Cornelison and Janine Austin Clayton. Guidelines include including both male and female subjects in studies and generalizing findings appropriately.
Researchers analyzed lists of names to extract information on mobility, gender imbalance and nepotism. They found a decline in nepotism in Italy from 2000 to 2015, but noted that changes in the academic system and faculty retirements also contributed to this trend.
A recent study found that video advertisements from top tech companies feature predominantly white males, reinforcing traditional gender roles and perpetuating a lack of diversity in the tech industry. The researchers analyzed 54 videos featuring products and services, highlighting the underrepresentation of women, racial/ethnic minori...
Researchers tracked 35 years of speaker rosters from four prominent virology meetings and found that men were overwhelmingly represented. In contrast, parity among invited speakers lists has improved across all four meetings, with women making up an average of 53% of speakers in 2017.
A recent study by Sean Allen-Hermanson found no significant evidence of gender bias against women in philosophy departments. Despite a male-dominated field, women secured tenure-track positions at rates comparable to men. Increasing diversity is crucial for the discipline.
Researchers developed a computer model to spot social media users who make up information about themselves, estimating age and gender with high accuracy. The study found that nearly 40% of adult website users lie about their age and one-quarter lie about their gender.
Research highlights the complex interplay between deployment stressors, mental health, and post-deployment well-being in veterans. The study found that specific military exposures have implications for functioning and satisfaction in work and family domains, with gender differences in risk and reaction to these exposures.
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania reveals that a low resting heart rate partly explains the higher rate of criminal offending among men. The research found that heart rate partially mediated the relationship between gender and all types of adult criminal offending, including violent and nonviolent crime.
New research reveals that women are 'damned' either way on maternity leave, with negative perceptions of competence in both work and family domains. The study suggests that policies allowing women to balance work and family life are crucial, but may have unintended consequences.
A comprehensive review of national homicide data from 1976-2015 reveals important gender differences and trends among homicide victims and offenders. Intimate partner homicide trends show a significant reduction in male victimization, linked to factors like reduced stigma and increased social interventions.
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that gender minority adults are more likely to report poor or fair health compared to their cisgender counterparts. The research highlights significant disparities in health outcomes, including lower income, unemployment, and uninsured status among gender minorities.
Children at Swedish 'gender-neutral' preschools show reduced tendencies for gender-stereotypical assumptions when interacting with peers of the opposite sex. This is attributed to the norm-conscious practices used by teachers, which also promote increased interest in playing with unfamiliar peers.
A national study of college and university administrators has found that female department chairs, deans, and provosts have different attitudes and beliefs than their male counterparts about how to retain women professors in STEM fields. Female administrators gave higher ratings to policies and strategies designed to improve the lives ...
A Cornell University study found that white women are penalized for being overweight, while white men face penalties for both underweight and overweight status. In contrast, African Americans have become more accepting of larger bodies.
Women on Wall Street have as many connections as men, but their connections don't improve their job performance as much. Male analysts benefit more from their connections, with stronger forecast accuracy and higher rankings.
Research based on macro-surveys found that households with both members working have the lowest incidence of domestic violence. Higher education levels and younger women are also associated with reduced risk. The study suggests different policy approaches for vulnerable groups, promoting gender equality through education and employment.
A new study reveals that movie preferences are highly idiosyncratic and not linked to demographic traits, contradicting industry targeting strategies. The researchers found low levels of correlation in movie ratings among participants but identified patterns, including increased correlation with jointly seen films. Demographically, mal...
Research by the University of Basel found that female resuscitation teams were less efficient in CPR compared to their male counterparts. The study highlighted the importance of targeted measures to prepare and train women for emergency situations.
A recent study published in Endocrine Practice found that only 35% of transgender patients chose to undergo any form of gender-affirming surgery. Transmen were more likely to have surgery, with over half opting for chest surgery, while transwomen were less likely to undergo genital surgery.
A study at North Carolina State University found that women's pull requests are accepted more often than men's, but with a lower acceptance rate for identifiable female programmers. This suggests strong self-selection among women who submit pull requests.
A study by University of Missouri researchers found that restaurant servers rely on first impressions and stereotypes to determine which customers will leave better tips. Well-dressed customers, regardless of race or gender, were perceived as more likely to leave good tips.
A new analysis found that gender differences in depression symptoms and diagnoses emerge at age 12, with women disproportionately affected. Puberty and social changes may contribute to the onset of depression in girls during this age range.
A study of transgender preschoolers found they have similar preferences and a strong sense of gender identity as non-transgender children. Differences were observed in beliefs about the stability of gender, with transgender children tending to believe their gender could change between childhood and adulthood.
Research found that men with precarious manhood beliefs use sexist and anti-gay humor to distance themselves from traits they want to disconfirm. The study suggests that workplace settings where women occupy positions of authority may trigger masculinity threats for these men, leading to sexist joking.
A recent study found that a mindfulness course significantly helped women overcome negative affect, while its effects on men were negligible. The study, led by Brown University researchers, suggests that mindfulness may be more effective for women due to their tendency to ruminate and process emotions differently than men.
A new study reveals AI systems retain biases seen in humans, with European American names associated more with pleasant stimuli. The research uses statistical analysis of word associations to demonstrate these findings, which have implications for understanding cultural stereotypes.
A new study found that firearm threats by male partners are a significant predictor of post-traumatic stress disorder symptom severity in women. The study suggests that validated measures to assess firearm-related threat could be valuable predictive tools for identifying at-risk women.
A new study demonstrates that gender dysphoria in individuals with coexisting psychotic disorders can be adequately diagnosed and safely treated with gender affirming therapies. The research offers recommendations for overcoming challenges in diagnosis and treatment of this patient population.
Research by Fordham University found that gender-neutral restrooms in schools have a significant impact on the overall school security, self-esteem, and grades of trans students. The study also highlighted demographic disparities by gender, race, and sexual orientation in school facilities.
A recent study by Lehigh University sociologist Kelly Austin finds that countries with higher gender equality have lower rates of solid fuel use and female exposure to indoor air pollution. The research highlights the importance of female empowerment in reducing this global health issue, which claims 4.3 million premature deaths annually.
A survey of military physicians found most lacked formal training on transgender care, had not treated patients with gender dysphoria, and were insufficiently trained to prescribe cross-hormone therapy. The study highlights the need for greater medical training in transgender care among military physicians.
Women's pessimistic outlook on their earning potential contributes to lower expectations and a lack of inclination to seek higher wages or promotions. In contrast, men overestimate their prospects, leading to dissatisfaction when reality fails to meet their expectations.