How do unemployed men cope with their shifting domestic roles, especially when they become financially dependent on a wife or female partner? One University of Kansas researcher has investigated the impact of joblessness on masculinity and the “breadwinner ideology” within the context of traditional families.
Both marriage and divorce can act as “weight shocks,” leading people to add a few extra pounds – especially among those over age 30 - according to a new study.
Both marriage and divorce can act as “weight shocks,” leading people to add a few extra pounds—especially among those over age 30—according to a new study. But when it comes to large weight gains, the effects of marital transitions are quite different for men than they are for women.
New research examines how women are getting a leg up on finding work in urban Ecuador.
When it comes to mental illness, the sexes are different: Women are more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety or depression, while men tend toward substance abuse or antisocial disorders, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.
Four new studies by researchers at the University at Buffalo have found that when a woman's goal is to be romantically desirable, she distances herself from academic majors and activities related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
A study by University at Buffalo sociologists has found that the portrayal of women in the popular media over the last several decades has become increasingly sexualized, even “pornified.” The same is not true of the portrayal of men.
New research from the University of New Hampshire Center for Venture Research shows that stereotypes about gender affect the investment decision-making of women, even among successful women.
A new study of female engineering students’ perceived challenges finds significant differences between black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian-American and white women. The findings could help institutions better attract and retain particular underrepresented groups of students.
In their attempts to legitimize suicide bombings, many terrorist groups such as Hamas and Al Queda have crafted a reinterpretation of Muslim doctrine and teachings.
A new Northwestern University meta-analysis (an integration of a large number of studies addressing the same question) shows that even today leadership continues to be viewed as culturally masculine. Thus, women suffer from two primary forms of prejudice. Women are viewed as less qualified or natural in most leadership roles, the research shows, and secondly, when women adopt culturally masculine behaviors often required by these roles, they may be viewed as inappropriate or presumptuous.
Study concludes that no significant difference between men's and women's self-esteem occurs during adolescence and young adulthood.
New data in the July 2011 issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery®, the official publication of the Society for Vascular Surgery®, compares the effects of gender on long-term survival in different types of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair.
Cultural, ethnic and gender stereotypes can significantly distort clinical judgments about "facially masked" patients with Parkinson's disease, according to a newly published study from researchers at Tufts University, Brandeis University and the National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan.
Cuddling and caressing are important for long-term relationship satisfaction, according to an international study from Indiana U., but contrary to stereotypes, tenderness was more important to the men than to the women. The study reveals other insights into relationships.
For the third consecutive year, Rush University Medical Center has been named a Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality in the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) report, an annual survey of U.S. hospitals regarding treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients and their families and hospital employees.
Coming out as lesbian, gay, or bisexual increases emotional well-being even more than earlier research has indicated. But the psychological benefits of revealing one’s sexual identity -- less anger, less depression, and higher self-esteem – are limited to supportive settings, shows a study published June 20 in Social Psychology and Personality Science. The findings underscore the importance of creating workplaces and other social settings that are accepting of all people, but especially gay, lesbian or bisexual individuals.
News release concludes that women are as resilient as men in combat.
The University of Maryland has named Bonnie Thornton Dill dean of Arts and Humanities. Dill, long-time chair of women’s studies, is expected to serve until June 30, 2013. She is the first woman to hold the post. Internationally known for her scholarship on race and gender, Dill has led women’s studies at Maryland to national prominence.
Male rappers see the “independent woman” as an educated bill-payer who will care for an average guy, while female rappers stress their sexiness and stay silent about their domestic skills, says a Baylor University researcher.
Move over, Howard Roark! There's a new architect in town and she's not afraid of the color pink. Mattel's Architect Barbie, icon of the building trades, is ready for launch.
Gender may play an important role when choosing treatment options for clearing dangerously clogged arteries, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health.
A Florida State University sociologist has led the most comprehensive study of 20th century children’s books ever undertaken in the United States and found a bias toward tales that feature men and boys — even male animals — as lead characters.
New book edited by American University professor explores thinking queerly about Shakespeare.
Two Texas Tech University psychologists say men and boys painting their toenails and fingernails are more common today than many might think.
This summer, the Supreme Court will rule whether to allow the district court certification of the class action gender bias case against Wal-Mart. While much of the attention has focused on the enormous size of the class, the impact of the case is likely to be felt across a range of class action and employment discrimination cases, says Pauline Kim, JD, the Charles Nagel Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis and employment law expert.
Female athletes who sustain a concussion report different symptoms than their male counterparts, according to research performed at the University of Virginia's Curry School of Education.
Caren Goldberg, a management professor at American University’s Kogod School of Business and an expert on sex discrimination in the workplace, is available to discuss the Dukes v Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., from a management perspective.
Primary care doctors are less likely to refer short girls than short boys for diagnostic testing that can reveal underlying medical reasons for their short stature, according to a new study of an urban pediatric population.
Vishal Gupta believes the way that entrepreneurship is presented, discussed and taught must change — especially for women. “Where are the role models for women?” asks Gupta, an assistant professor of strategy at Binghamton University. “Pick up any book on entrepreneurship: It’s all about men. Switch on the TV, and when it comes to entrepreneurs, it is Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. Where are the women entrepreneurs? They’re not being talked about.”
University of Washington researchers report that children express the stereotype that mathematics is for boys, not for girls, as early as second grade, before gender differences in math achievement emerge.
New social psychology studies suggest that academic contact with women who have succeeded in science, math and engineering can enhance positive attitudes and boost self-confidence among girls and young women who, in other situations, feel less confident and interested in science majors or careers.
A study led by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center found women who received treatment such as an angioplasty had higher unadjusted in-hospital heart attack deaths. But these differences appear to be related to women’s ages and additional health problems – not gender.
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