Articles tagged with Gender
Researchers found that listeners can accurately determine the relative heights of speakers just by listening to them talk, thanks to specific sounds produced in the lower airways. The key clue lies in subglottal resonances, which become progressively lower with increasing height.
Researchers found a six percentage point higher probability of small women-owned businesses obtaining loans than those with male owners. However, women-owned companies have lower profit rates and similar productivity as men's companies, suggesting no immediate reason to favor loans for women.
A new study finds that men tend to support gender equality in the workplace and report higher job satisfaction when they believe a woman can become CEO. The research, which surveyed over 6,500 workers from six formerly socialist countries, suggests that promoting women's advancement leads to increased productivity and revenue for firms.
The Population Council will showcase research on new contraceptive technologies, expanding access to family planning, and promoting gender equity. The conference highlights innovative solutions to improve the health and well-being of women and families in poor and underserved communities.
A study examines how mainstream news coverage of transgender-related news and policy issues reflects entrenched views about gender, particularly the notion that women are weak and vulnerable. The authors found that perceived threats to women's spaces spur panic, but that clear policies can calm down such reactions.
The October issue of Educational Researcher explores the role of sorting between boys and girls across public U.S. high schools in explaining the gender gap in college enrollment, particularly for black and Hispanic students. The study reveals that even modest amounts of gender sorting contribute to gender inequality in college entry.
A new study by Grand Valley State University researchers examines the criteria for determining gender in sex-segregated spaces, revealing a shift from biological factors to self-identity. The study finds that while self-identity is sufficient in many circumstances, biology still plays a significant role in these spaces, leading to 'gen...
A team of University of Pennsylvania researchers used Facebook data to develop computer models that accurately predicted users' age, gender, and personality traits. The study drew on a large dataset of Facebook status updates to identify linguistic patterns that correlated with specific characteristics.
Research published at EASD annual meeting shows having children lowers mortality in people with type 1 diabetes, particularly for women. Mortality rates are significantly higher among women with diabetes compared to controls, but having offspring reduces this disparity.
A new study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is beneficial for women, with a significant effect on cardiovascular performance compared to men. Women worked at a higher percentage of their maximum heart rate and oxygen consumption during HIIT.
Research shows married men working in female occupations spend more time doing housework, while their wives do less. Women in traditionally male jobs increase their domestic workload when their husbands work in male-dominated fields.
The study found that most men (84%) and women (58%) reported paying for most expenses, despite feminism's impact on traditional gender norms. Many women expressed discomfort when men expected them to pay, while nearly half of men would stop dating a woman who never pays.
According to a University of Iowa study, lenders perceive African-American females as single mothers who are industrious and hardworking, favoring them in lending decisions. The study found that education played a significant role in how lenders viewed borrowers, but gender and race also had an impact.
According to a study by University of Iowa sociologist Sarah Harkness, African-American females are viewed favorably by lenders, who perceive them as single mothers who are industrious and hardworking. However, cultural stereotypes also influence lending decisions, with African-American men receiving the least amount of funding.
A recent study by NYU found that wealthier minorities were more likely to receive subprime loans than affluent whites. Black and Latino applicants were also more likely to be denied prime loans, even after controlling for income and gender.
A study examining men's and women's beliefs about who should pay for dates found that most participants (84% of men, 58% of women) believed men should pay, but many also reported feeling guilty about accepting women's money. The data suggest a shift towards more egalitarian practices, with increasing sharing of expenses among couples.
Women with acute ischemic strokes are less likely to arrive at the hospital in time for best treatment, with women arriving an average of 27 minutes later than men. Despite this, researchers found no gender gap once patients arrived within four hours of symptoms onset.
A study by the Economic & Social Research Council found that women know less about politics than men globally, regardless of country's gender equality rating. The research reveals a significant gap in news coverage, with women being underrepresented and cited less often.
A new study by the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management found that caregiving dads are treated disrespectfully at work due to non-traditional gender roles. The study suggests that employees who violate traditional gender norms, such as men doing less caregiving and domestic tasks, face harassment in the office.
A new study found that people tend to distort their sexual behavior to conform to cultural expectations of masculinity and femininity. In contrast, non-sexual behaviors are not subject to the same level of scrutiny, with individuals more willing to admit to stereotypes for their gender in these areas.
A new study found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently associated with visceral fat accumulation only in men, while in women, BMI was the only factor linked to this risk. This disparity may contribute to differences in OSA's impact on cardiovascular disease and mortality between genders.
A study of nearly 9,000 patients found that African-Americans are less likely than whites to have had a prior diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), regardless of their current disease severity. In contrast, women are more likely than men to have been diagnosed with COPD, even in the absence of airflow obstruction.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found a strong association between depressive symptoms and levels of interleukin-6, an inflammatory biomarker, in COPD patients. The study suggests that systemic inflammation may play a role in depression associated with COPD.
A new study has identified risk factors for depression among COPD patients, including female patients and those experiencing significant shortness of breath. The study found that physical activity was a protective factor against depression, with patients who had higher levels of physical activity less prone to developing depression.
University Research Co., LLC (URC) received the first ever Excellence in Mentorship Award from USAID for its development assistance to WI-HER, a woman-owned small business. The award recognized URC's significant impact on WI-HER's gender strategies and innovation.
A new analysis by University College London highlights the significant burden of disease on men worldwide. Men die at a younger age than women in every region and are disproportionately affected by risk factors such as tobacco smoking, high blood pressure, and physical inactivity.
Rice University research finds that professional culture in engineering contributes to gender wage inequality, with women underpaid for technical work and overpaid for social activities. The study highlights the importance of understanding how professional cultures shape judgments of competence and excellence.
The new journal Violence and Gender will explore the difficult issues that are vital to threat assessment and prevention of violent acts. It aims to better understand and address differences in violent behavior between men and women to prevent tragic events.
A recent Indiana University study found that mothers in male-dominated occupations are more likely to leave their jobs due to overwork. The study reveals how these women face discouragement despite being committed to work, and highlights the need for labor policies that minimize work-family conflicts.
A new study found that average-risk screening adenoma detection rates are significantly higher than current guidelines suggest, with women having a 25.4% risk and men having a 41.2% risk. Overall advanced-pathology adenoma detection was also higher in men, highlighting the need for vigilance in identifying patients with adenomas to pre...
In a competitive context, consumers bid more when unknown bidders are involved. However, mixing eBay and Facebook reduces bidding prices by assuming competitors' traits, leading to lower aggressiveness. This study reveals the impact of interpersonal ambiguity on bidding behavior in auctions.
Research suggests that playing traditionally masculine activities can improve girls' performance in subjects requiring spatial ability. Gender-roles play a significant role in shaping individual differences in spatial ability, with both masculine and feminine identification leading to better performance in mental rotation tasks.
A new study published in Psychology of Women Quarterly found that Asian-American students, particularly males, excel in math and science, while Latino and African American males underperform. The research also shows that female students' perceptions of their abilities in STEM fields are influenced by societal stereotypes.
A survey of 236 US adolescents found that teens believe sexting causes more harm to others than themselves, but also consider consensual sexting between two people as less harmful. The study reveals a significant gender gap in perceptions, with girls perceived as more harmed by sexting.
A global study by University of Missouri researchers found that girls outperform boys in reading, while boys excel in math. The differences persist even in countries with high gender equality, suggesting a possible biological basis for the gaps.
A large nationwide study found that female doctors' patients do not use health-care services more frequently than those treated by male doctors, contradicting previous investigations. The study suggests focusing on factors like smoking and diet to influence health-care utilization and mortality.
A recent study by University of Maryland researcher Waverly Ding found that women are almost 50% less likely than men to be invited to join corporate scientific advisory boards and start new companies. The study suggests that academia can counteract this inequity by utilizing technology transfer offices, which can help female professor...
New research suggests that self-objectification can reduce women's motivation to challenge the gender status quo and participate in social action. This phenomenon is linked to increased justification of the gender status quo, leading to reduced willingness to engage in activism.
A new study by USC Marshall Professor Valerie Folkes and Ohio State University Professor Shashi Matta investigates how firms can activate gender stereotypes to sell more products. The researchers found that stressing competence and quality can influence consumer behavior in a positive way, rendering the product more appealing.
Research highlights the importance of considering sex and gender in medical treatment, leading to better health outcomes. The Sex and Gender Women's Health Collaborative aims to integrate sex and gender influences into medical education and clinical training through its digital resource.
A new study published in Child Development found that children as young as 4 think boys are academically inferior to girls and believe adults share these stereotypes. Conveying egalitarian messages can help close the gender gap by refraining from practices like dividing classes by gender, according to researchers.
A recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology reveals that men and women share a significant number of psychological traits, with most characteristics falling along a linear gradation for both genders. The authors conclude that traditional gender categories are not as rigid as stereotypes suggest.
A new study by the American Sociological Association found that married men who spend more time on traditionally female household tasks report having less sex. The research also suggests that couples with more egalitarian divisions of labor have higher sexual frequency, highlighting the importance of socialized gender roles in marriage.
A new study by Cornell University sociologist Sharon Sassler found that cohabiting women tend to take on a disproportionate share of household chores, even when the women work and the men don't. Despite expecting more equal partnerships, most women retain accountability for the performance of their partners' chores.
A new UC Berkeley study suggests that women's domestic power reduces their desire for career advancement. Women who control household decisions reported lower life goals than those who shared decision-making with their spouses. This effect is specific to women and not observed in men.
A new study found that women who legitimize their compensation requests and communicate concern for organizational relationships are viewed more favorably by colleagues. This approach, rather than a direct negotiation style, is key to avoiding social backlash and successfully negotiating higher salaries. The study calls for further res...
A person's style of speech, including the pronunciation of 's' sounds and vocal resonance, affects how listeners perceive their gender. According to CU-Boulder researcher Lal Zimman, a higher pitch can still be perceived as male if the speaker pronounces 's' sounds in a lower frequency.
A study by Adam Galinsky reveals that racial and gender stereotypes overlap, influencing interracial marriage, leadership selection, and athletic participation. The findings suggest that considering the intersection of race and gender can help understand how stereotypes impact important decisions.
A national study found that college students think 25 years old is the ideal age to get married, differing from their parents' views. According to the research, parental generation is showing a 'slow down' mindset more than young adults.
According to UCSB researchers, looking just below the eyes provides the best view of a person's face for identifying their identity, emotions and genders. The brain uses sophisticated computations to plan eye movements for accuracy in tasks like flight or love at first sight.
A MU study found that female Pulitzer Prize winners have greater qualifications than male winners, with key factors including majoring in journalism, earning a graduate degree, and working for elite publications.
A recent study found that men's facial prominence is higher in photographs from more gender-equal cultures, with women's bodies being more prominent. The bias is likely due to unconscious influences and can be reduced by awareness and education.
A Concordia University researcher is investigating cross-gender behavior in children to better understand the challenges faced by families and educators. The study aims to provide resources and support for parents, educators, and social workers to create safe and inclusive spaces for gender nonconforming youth.
A new study found that people living in disadvantaged neighborhoods are more likely to engage in problem drinking, with African Americans in low-income areas being at highest risk. The research also reveals racial and gender differences in drinking behavior and consequences, suggesting opportunities for targeted interventions.
Researchers found that viewing objects associated with one gender can make viewers perceive an androgynous face as being of the opposite gender. The study suggests two possible explanations for this effect, including common brain regions involved in identifying both types of stimuli and a higher cognitive function of adapting to gender.
Researchers found that IVRs with male voices tend to be perceived as more usable than those with female voices, but they are not considered more trustworthy. The study encourages designers to consider voice characteristics when developing future systems to improve user experience.
Researchers Marcel Zentner and Klaudia Mitura found that nations with higher gender parity have fewer differences between men and women's preferences when choosing mates. The study, published in Psychological Science, suggests that evolution is only part of the answer to understanding mate choice.
A national study of economists found significant differences in policy views between men and women, with women more likely to favor progressive taxation and less likely to support limiting government-backed redistribution policies. The study highlights the importance of including diverse perspectives in policy-making.
A large nationwide cohort study found that female gender increases the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation aged over 75 years by 20%. The findings suggest that female sex should not be included as an independent risk factor in guidelines or risk stratification schemes.
A global registry study found that women with acute heart failure have similar in-hospital mortality rates as men, but receive fewer treatments. The study revealed differences in clinical presentation, co-morbidities, and treatment patterns between genders.