Gender stereotypes are such a pervasive part of everyday life that it can be hard to even recognize them—but they do ...

I teach and write about gender. So, I may say, or write, something like: “On average, men are more aggressive than women.” My statements like these are sometimes met with agreement (“that is so true!” ...

This post was authored in collaboration with Chiara Terzo, a research fellow at the Italian Institute of Technology (Center for Translational Neurophysiology of Speech and Communication). In 1922, the ...

The origins of societal gender roles began from the beginnings of humankind, where there were both women and men. The roles of gender has been shaped by society, leading to stereotypical gender norms ...

Gender stereotypes mean that girls can be celebrated for their emotional openness and maturity in school, while boys are seen as likely to mask their emotional distress through silence or disruptive ...

From social media to the workplace, non-stereotypical apologies can help repair trust, according to new study. From social media to the workplace, non-stereotypical apologies can help repair trust, ...

Men face gender stereotypes while posting on social media. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Dayton’s Andrew Edelblum explains why. Edelblum is an assistant professor of marketing at ...

A "sex stereotyping" claim arises when an employee alleges that his or her employer engaged in discrimination because the employee failed to adhere to "sex stereotypes" for men or women. A "sex ...

To close the gender gap in recruitment and empower women in the workplace, business leaders must rethink how they recruit and promote talent. Harvard Business School Professor Katherine Coffman finds ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...