Articles tagged with Feminism
Research from Psychology of Women Quarterly found that using incense or lighting a candle may increase racial tension among African-American women. The study suggests that certain coping strategies employed by these women may not be effective in alleviating stress.
A recent study from Psychology of Women Quarterly identifies forms of subtle sexism that go unnoticed by both men and women, including using gendered language. Noticing these acts can change people's attitudes and reduce sexist beliefs. The study highlights the importance of empathy in men to address sexist behavior.
Researchers have discovered that female fans of Japanese animation are remaking male-centric anime videos into romantic versions, developing skills in storytelling and feminist critique.
A new study by Professor Anne Campbell found that women are more likely to experience regret and decreased satisfaction after a one-night stand compared to men. Despite taking part in casual sex, women do not view it as a precursor to long-term relationships.
A recent study by Laurie Rudman and Julie Phelan reveals that feminism is associated with improved relationship quality, stability, and sexual satisfaction in heterosexual couples. The research challenges the common assumption that feminism and romance are incompatible.
A new study by Dr. Carmelia Suleiman explores the role of gender in media interviews with politicians Bill and Hillary Clinton. Researchers found that language choices and habits in conversation were influenced more by the interviewers' perspectives than the interviewees' genders.
The Extreme Makeover show promotes a radical makeover program that enforces conformity to societal norms. The program sells the idea of cosmetic surgery as a means to uncover one's authentic self, but actually reinforces gender, age, class, and race standards.
This study examines the feminist perspective on the body, using Merleau-Ponty's theory as a framework. The researchers explore gender differences and propose that language consists of imposed rules and standards.
The journal will focus on empirical research and theory related to women and girls in the criminal justice system, including research on female offenders and victims. It aims to demonstrate the gendered nature of crime and responses to crime, highlighting the need for a more nuanced understanding of female criminality.
Researchers found that feminist identity is more closely tied to one's political coming-of-age during the feminist movement rather than age. This suggests a shift in how feminism is perceived and self-identified by different generations.
The Michigan Media Award for Excellence in Coverage of Women and Gender recognizes outstanding media coverage of issues concerning women. This year's winners, Susan Ferraro (New York Daily News) and Women's E-news, were selected for their excellent coverage of women's health care issues and neglected topics.
Recent feminism has brought deeper changes to specific sciences like medicine, anthropology, archaeology, biology, physics, and mathematics. Medicine has seen increased funding for women's health, such as osteoporosis and heart disease research.