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Does birth control impact women's choice of sexual partners?

A new study found a link between birth control and women's preferences for certain characteristics of an ideal sexual partner. Research participants from Central Italy reported considering indicators of masculinity more attractive during the fertile phase of their menstrual cycle, regardless of whether they took the pill.

SourceWiley·JournalThe Journal of Sexual Medicine·DateMay 19, 2014

Household chores: Gender equality's final frontier

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.

SourceCornell University·JournalQualitative Sociology·DateJan 23, 2013
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Popping the question is his job

A study published in the Journal of Adolescent Research found that young adults overwhelmingly support traditional views on marriage proposals and taking a husband's last name. Researchers surveyed 277 undergraduates aged 17-26 and discovered that 68.4% of men and 66% of women prefer the man to propose, while 60.2% of women are willing...

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Cruz·JournalJournal of Adolescent Research·DateJan 16, 2013

Female money doesn't buy male happiness

A new study by Patrick Coughlin and Jay Wade found that macho men who accept their partner's higher income have better quality relationships. Conversely, those with traditional masculinity ideologies report low-quality relationships due to the disparity in income.

SourceSpringer·JournalSex Roles·DateJul 17, 2012

Role of gender in workplace negotiations

A study by Columbia Business School researchers finds that women's lower negotiation outcomes are driven by heightened concerns about social backlash, rather than a lack of capability or motivation. To address this, training programs should focus on coaching role shifting and reframing self-advocacy as other-advocacy.

SourceColumbia Business School·JournalJournal of Personality and Social Psychology·DateSep 26, 2011
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Wives as the new breadwinners

Research suggests wives are more likely to enter labor force when husbands stop working during economic downturn, highlighting shifting gender roles in families. Jobs in health and education industries provide a reliable source of income for families during recession.

SourceWiley·JournalFamily Relations·DateSep 13, 2010

A man with attitude

Research by Dr. Scott Keiller found that narcissistic men exhibit a strong link to hostility toward heterosexual women, whereas attitudes toward lesbian women are favorable. Men's narcissism was also linked to a softer reaction towards gay men.

SourceSpringer·JournalSex Roles·DateJul 28, 2010

Mexican wives' mental health dives when husbands work in US

A recent study of Mexican women's mental health found that those whose husbands work in the US experience a significant decline in well-being. The research, published in Health Care for Women International, compared the mental health of 47 'sending' and 47 'non-sending' wives.

SourceBrigham Young University·JournalHealth Care For Women International·DateJul 2, 2009

Sexism pays: Study finds men who hold traditional views of women earn more than men who don't

A new study by Timothy Judge and Beth Livingston found that men who believe in traditional roles for women earn an average of $8,500 more annually. In contrast, women with egalitarian views don't make much more than those with traditional outlooks. The researchers controlled for various factors to reach this conclusion.

SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalJournal of Applied Psychology·DateSep 22, 2008
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Study examines barriers to disclosure of childhood abuse

Childhood sexual abuse survivors from families with rigid gender roles and poor communication often faced social isolation, making it difficult for them to disclose the abuse. Only 40% of participants disclosed during childhood, underscoring the need for professionals to cultivate skills to detect subtle cues.

SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalFamilies in Society The Journal of Contemporary Social Services·DateJun 20, 2005