Articles tagged with Gender Studies
Research by MU professor Rui Yao found that women's lower net worth and higher income uncertainty contribute to their reduced risk tolerance. Women are more likely to have uncertain incomes, leading them to be more conservative in their investing, especially during child-rearing periods.
Girls are significantly more likely than boys to return to play the same day after a soccer-related concussion, with over half of female athletes resuming play within 24 hours. This finding highlights the need for improved education and awareness among parents, coaches, and medical staff to prevent premature returns to play.
Researchers found that stroke volume explains 55% of the variance in systolic blood pressure in females, while total peripheral resistance is the main determinant in males. This study suggests potential benefits to prescribing blood pressure-lowering medications with consideration for gender differences in underlying physiology.
A Norwegian University study found that girls outperform boys in reading by six years old due to better letter recognition and sounds knowledge. The study suggests a multifaceted approach to address the disparity, including early identification and targeted training, to prevent students from dropping out of school.
The 2017 Balzan Prizewinners were announced for their groundbreaking work in Collective Memory, Gender Studies, Immunological Approaches in Cancer Therapy, and The Sun's Planetary System and Exoplanets. Aleida and Jan Assmann won the Prize for Collective Memory, while Bina Agarwal received the Prize for Gender Studies.
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 Finnish study found that males with Arabic names face significant discrimination in the rental housing market, receiving responses only 16% of the time, compared to 42% for females with Finnish names. The study highlights the challenges faced by migrant communities in integrating into their host societies.
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.
A study from Case Western Reserve University found little evidence of a relationship between women's intelligence and their mindsets. The research challenged the idea of a 'bright girl effect,' which suggests that young females limit their own progress based on their perceived intelligence.
A randomized controlled trial found that a brief behavioral treatment delivered by community lay workers significantly reduced psychological distress in women exposed to gender-based violence. The study tested the effectiveness of Problem Management Plus, a WHO-developed intervention, and showed promising results with a moderate effect...
A new study from UC Berkeley research finds that people who habitually accept their negative emotions experience fewer negative emotions, leading to better psychological health. The study tested over 1,300 adults and found those who avoid acknowledging dark emotions report more mood disorder symptoms.
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.
Researchers found that heavier mothers were associated with higher risk of behavior problems in their sons, but not girls. Early intervention with women to attain healthy weights before pregnancy is critical to promoting healthy behavioral and emotional development in children.
Girls experience higher rates of digital dating abuse and report more negative emotional responses compared to boys. Digital sexual coercion victimization also disproportionately affects girls due to societal expectations of prioritizing relationships and feeling entitled to sexual power over girls.
A new study found that the differences between male and female mice impact on biomedical research, with sex having an effect in over half of studies. The results highlight the need to consider sex in future animal studies and clinical trials, as ignoring this difference can lead to missed scientific information.
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 study of 4,162 emergency department patients with chest pain found that certain symptoms are more predictive of heart attack in different racial and gender groups. Symptoms varied significantly among white males, black females, and others, highlighting the need for tailored diagnosis approaches.
A study found that even female students with good grades in STEM subjects are still corrupted by stereotypes, leading to lower self-confidence and perceptions of incompetence. Indirect support measures, such as positive experiences and role models, are more effective than direct encouragement in boosting their self-concept.
A new study explores ways to build resilience among refugee and immigrant women experiencing unique stress following migration. Counselors can play a crucial role in creating community-based support systems and offering culture-centered mental health services.
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 found that children with higher lutein levels in the eye tended to perform better on tests of cognition and academic achievement. The studies, conducted at the University of Illinois, also suggested that lutein may play a role in brain development and overall brain health.
A recent study by Rajend Mesthrie found that gender is a stronger predictor of language change than class among young black university students in post-apartheid South Africa. The research showed that female students are more likely to adopt the 'crossover' language varieties, which were previously associated with white-dominated groups.
A study of US children found that lower-income kids tend to be heavier than their upper-class peers. However, the quality and proximity of playgrounds had no significant association with childhood obesity.
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.
A new study published in Springer's Journal of Gambling Studies found that men and women experiencing problem gambling display different signs of distress. Women tend to be more emotional and display visible signs of sadness and depression, whereas men exhibit aggression and territorial behavior.
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.
Research reveals women are underrepresented in philosophy journals, with female authors making up only 14-16% of publications. Journals without anonymous review tend to have higher percentages of women authors, highlighting the need for change in publishing practices.
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.
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.
Researchers in a new study are using football club loyalty to engage men aged 30-65 years to be more active. The EuroFIT program tests the effectiveness of culturally-sensitive lifestyle programs with over 1,200 middle-aged men across 15 European football clubs.
Researchers at WPI will explore neural activity in Caenorhabditis elegans using the small worm's unique biology. The goal is to identify molecular mechanisms that contribute to gender-specific neuronal bias in neurological disorders.
A new study by RTI International found that using new marijuana products and edibles significantly increases the risk of experiencing an unexpected high. Most people who experience unexpected highs sleep it off or engage in protective behaviors, but some report unintended consequences such as having sex or ending up in hospital.
A new study found that women and minorities undergoing PCI are at higher risk of recurrent cardiac events due to their race, gender, and socioeconomic status. The PLATINUM Diversity trial enrolled a large sample of diverse patients and showed significant differences in adjusted outcomes between groups.
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 found that qualified female scientists were disproportionately overlooked by organizing committees at neuroimmunology conferences in 2016. Despite having published high-impact papers recently, women were less likely to be invited as speakers compared to their male counterparts. The study highlights the need for more wome...
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.
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 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.
Researchers found significant differences in how men and women view experience-based hospitality, with men perceiving the brand more positively than women. Women's perceptions were influenced by individual experiences and safety concerns.
Researchers studied the brain-suspension system using magnetic resonance elastography, finding that it significantly delayed and weakened force transfer from skull to brain. This suggests up to 90% protection against TBI injury.
A recent study by IUPUI researcher Carolyn Gentle-Genitty has laid the groundwork for new approaches to preventing youth violence in five Caribbean countries. The research highlights key differences in gender and age-related behaviors, suggesting that a comprehensive approach targeting risk and protective factors is needed.
Research from Umeå University found that women have a statistically significant lower incidence of severe psoriasis compared to men. Women with psoriasis had significantly lower median PASI values, indicating less severe disease.
Researchers used cold pressor tests to assess the relationship between pain threshold and tolerance, and the associated hemodynamic response in the cerebral cortex. The study found no gender difference in hemodynamic responses to pain but sheds light on hidden differences in biological variables in the human brain.
A study by Colleen Butler-Sweet found that young middle-class black women experience tension with poorer black women, feeling like 'stepsisters' due to social class differences. These women often face criticism and pressure to conform to white beauty standards, exacerbating feelings of alienation and competition.
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.
A study by Dowin Boatright found that white medical students were nearly six times more likely to be elected into Alpha Omega Alpha honor society than black students. In contrast, female emergency medicine residents received lower evaluations from faculty members of both sexes, leading to a wide gender gap in milestone attainment.
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that women are underrepresented as speakers during grand rounds, despite making up 47% of medical students. The researchers analyzed data from over 200 grand rounds websites and found that women were 44% less likely to be invited as speakers in clinical specialties.
A new study by University of Texas at Arlington researcher Bradley Davis found that teachers from underrepresented groups face significant barriers to becoming principals. The study analyzed data on nearly 11,000 educators over 17 years and discovered that inequitable pathways to the principalship were constructed around race and sex.
A new study found that women athletes are 50% more likely to suffer a sports-related concussion than their male counterparts. The research, which analyzed data from 1,203 college athletes over a four-year period, also revealed that women take longer to recover from the injury, with an average return-to-play time of 10 days.
A series of experiments found that women tend to believe that someone who espouses racist beliefs would also show sexist beliefs and behavior, while men of color believe that someone with sexist attitudes is likely to show racist tendencies. This perceived prejudice affects how people expect others to behave.
A new study found that by age 6, girls are already absorbing societal stereotypes about intellectual ability and choosing activities based on these notions. The researchers used experiments to evaluate the beliefs of 5-, 6- and 7-year-old boys and girls about gender and brilliance.
A new study reveals that early gender stereotypes can have a lasting impact on girls' aspirations and careers, starting as early as age 6. Children at this age show a decrease in associating brilliance with their own gender, leading to lower interest in activities perceived as requiring brilliance.
A new study found that six-year-old girls are less likely than boys to believe they themselves are brilliant. This trend is concerning given the impact of gender stereotypes on career aspirations. The research suggests girls' perceptions of school achievement and intelligence remain separate until age 7.
A new analysis by the American Geophysical Union found that women across all age groups have fewer opportunities than men to serve as peer reviewers of manuscripts. The study suggests that journals should take additional steps to get more women involved in peer reviewing to advance and retain women in science.
A new study reveals that anxiety in postmenopausal women is associated with increased severity of physical symptoms like hot flashes and sleep disruption. The study found a significant link between anxiety and urogenital symptoms, highlighting the importance of screening for anxiety to improve quality of life.
Research by Emily Fitzgibbons Shafer found that lower-educated men hold women with different surnames to harsher standards, while educated men are more accepting. A study of US residents found that 94% of women take their husband's surname after marriage.
A Norwegian study finds that women regret casual sex encounters more frequently than men, contradicting earlier American research. Women are also less likely to be happy with the experience and more concerned about potential consequences such as pregnancy or STD infections. The researchers suggest that evolutionary differences in repro...