Articles tagged with Gender Bias
A new study found consistent bias against women and girls in contexts that emphasize intellectual ability, including job referrals and team games. Despite equal achievements in academia and the workplace, women and girls still face biased treatment in intellectually demanding fields.
Research reveals a significant gender bias in how we perceive competence in faces, with masculine faces being rated as more competent. The study used a computational model to alter face stimuli and found that participants perceived more competent faces as more confident and masculine.
The article argues that men should take intentional action to combat implicit and explicit biases that have kept women from advancing in the field. Women are often underrepresented in leadership positions due to societal perceptions and biases.
A new study by Adrian Hoffmann and Jochen Musch found that people are significantly more prejudiced against women (37%) than initially thought (23%), as indirect questioning methods reveal honest responses. The study suggests that women are more reluctant to express prejudice, possibly due to societal expectations.
A new study by Cornell University psychologists found that men are more likely to be referred to by their last name only, leading to increased recognition and career benefits. The research suggests that this subtle difference in naming can contribute to gender inequality.
Research by Louisiana State University found that women are perceived as more trustworthy by crowdfunding investors, increasing the likelihood of securing financial backing. This perception leads to a funding advantage for women in crowdfunding, allowing them to overcome gender bias and increase their odds of success.
A new study reveals that India experiences an average of 239,000 excess female child mortality annually, primarily in rural areas with lower education and socioeconomic development. The researchers argue that addressing gender discrimination is crucial to reducing mortality rates among girls under five.
A study from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business found that female entrepreneurs seeking initial investment through crowdfunding efforts are perceived as more trustworthy than their male counterparts. This perception increases overall investment in female-led ventures, leading to higher funding success rates.
A new study from the University of Washington used machine-learning tools to analyze nearly 800 movie scripts, finding subtle but widespread gender bias in portraying male and female characters. The research reveals that women are consistently portrayed in submissive positions with less agency than men, reinforcing stereotypes through ...
Researchers found no difference between men and women in facial recognition abilities, challenging conventional wisdom that women excel in this area. Facial recognition is a crucial skill for social interactions and decision-making.
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.
Emergency medicine residents are evaluated on 23 categories, but by the end of their third year, males receive higher scores and advance faster, while females trail behind. The study highlights the need for faculty physicians to be aware of gender bias in residency training.
A survey of high-achieving physician-scientists found that nearly a third of women reported experiencing sexual harassment, with 30% reporting incidents in their professional careers. Women were more likely to perceive and experience gender bias than men.
A recent study found that 52% of U.S. academic medical faculty women reported harassment in their careers, compared to 5% of men. Women were more likely to report perceptions and experiences of gender bias and sexual harassment, highlighting the need for efforts to mitigate unconscious bias and eliminate inappropriate behaviors.
A study at the University of Washington found that male students ranked their male classmates as more knowledgeable about course content, even when female students performed better. This gender bias was consistent across 11 different class surveys and could impact female students' perception of themselves in STEM fields.
A study by Carnegie Mellon University found that significantly fewer women than men were shown online ads promising them help getting jobs paying more than $200,000. Researchers used simulated user profiles to probe the online ad ecosystem and discovered gender-based discrimination in Google ads.
A new Northwestern University analysis reveals that the bachelor's-to-Ph.D. pipeline in science and engineering fields no longer leaks more women than men, with women outnumbering men as Ph.D. earners but not in doctoral persistence. Women have overcome potential gender biases to pursue graduate school, closing gaps in representation.
A study analyzing online comments found that men are more likely to respond negatively to articles on gender bias in STEM, while women are more likely to express gratitude and call for social change. Men also make up a disproportionate share of sexist remarks against both themselves and others.
A study found that Twitter conversations among men feature fewer mentions of women compared to female-female conversations. The Bechdel test was applied to analyze the gender bias in social media platforms, revealing a male-biased environment on Twitter.
A study reveals that sex hormones cooperate with certain gut microbes to protect males against type 1 diabetes, while females are more susceptible. The findings provide an important framework for developing new treatments.
A study by Ohio State University researchers found that graduate students rated publications with male authors as higher quality than those with female authors. The study also showed that certain research topics were seen as more appropriate for women or men, and that gender bias can impact career opportunities.
Research finds that male-dominated symposia have significantly fewer women presenters than those organized by women or mixed groups, despite primatology being a field with a significant history of female scientists. Women in the field tend to give more posters than talks, whereas men dominate talks.
A study from Rice University found that both male and female scientists view gender discrimination as a factor in women's decision to pursue careers in biology over physics. Female scientists believe present-day discrimination is occurring, while men attribute it to early educational experiences.
New research reveals that women stockbrokers often face a pay gap of up to 20%, despite equal sales abilities. Bias in commission-based pay and inferior account assignments contribute to the disparity, according to Prof. Janice Fanning Madden's study.
A new study published in Psychological Science concludes that female bosses who exhibit 'queen bee' behavior are not inherently nasty, but rather a response to a difficult, male-dominated work environment. The study found that only women with strong gender identities at work resist helping other women rise through the ranks.
A study found that workers acknowledge gender discrimination is possible but often downplay its occurrence due to 'gender fatigue,' preventing productive discussion on inequalities between men and women. The researchers suggest exploring strategies to address this issue.
New Northwestern University research reveals that women's physical appearance can impact their chances of winning votes, particularly for men. The study found that female politicians who are seen as both attractive and competent are more likely to win votes, while male politicians with approachable features tend to perform better in el...
Researchers found that females were more often chosen as leaders of intragroup conditions while males were preferred to lead intergroup situations. Female leaders were also viewed as being more effective in maintaining positive relationships within the group.
A study of 3779 patients found women were 20% less likely to undergo an exercise test or angiography due to suspected coronary obstruction. Despite proven coronary disease, women received less aggressive treatment and were twice as likely to die or suffer a heart attack compared to men.
New research by Dr Jan Bogg at the University of Liverpool reveals a strong perception that NHS managers do not view part-time workers for career advancement in the same way as full-time staff. This is one reason why women are underrepresented in senior positions, with men occupying more authoritative and influential roles.
A study found that women with heart conditions are less likely to receive bypass surgery due to conservative treatment decisions and biases. Women's mortality risk is often compared to men's, but the author argues that this perspective neglects the potential benefits of surgery for women with similar medical profiles.
A study examining 919 cardiovascular drug ads found that 80% depicted male patients, with women underrepresented and often portrayed as younger than men. The research highlights the potential impact of gender bias in advertising on physicians' treatment decisions for heart problems.
A study analyzing 62 movies across four continents found that epilepsy is often stereotyped, with males shown as violent and females as exotic and vulnerable. The dramatic potential of seizures may contribute to these portrayals.
A recent study found that youth who experience discrimination report a higher stress burden, particularly black students who face more frequent experiences with prejudice. The research also highlights the importance of strong racial identity in enhancing self-esteem for black youth.
The International Olympic Committee has discontinued gender testing at the Summer Olympics on a trial basis, supported by Yale physician Myron Genel. The tests were found to be inaccurate and potentially harmful to women with disorders of sexual development, who may have failed due to rare genetic abnormalities.
A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that female medical school faculty perceive gender discrimination and sexual harassment, with 77% reporting bias and 30% of men experiencing similar issues. Despite this, women who report discrimination are as productive but less satisfied with their careers.
The Implicit Association Test has been taken by over 33,000 people, revealing strong automatic racial and age preferences. The most popular test is the self-esteem test, which shows an automatic preference for 'me' relative to 'them'.
The American Sociological Association has released a new report examining the impact of affirmative action on reducing discrimination in the workplace. Barbara Reskin, Professor of Sociology at Harvard University, is the author and co-author of several dozen books and articles on discrimination, segregation, and professional life.