To Most People, All-Male Lawmaking Bodies Are Seen as Less Legitimate
Americans are uncomfortable with men making decisions about women's rights.
Gender
Rural Voters Remain Reluctant to Vote for Female Candidates
Research finds voters in these heavily Republican areas are less likely to support obscure office-seekers with feminine-sounding names.
Kavanaugh Frequently Interrupted Female Senators on Thursday. That Doesn't Bode Well for His Supreme Court Conduct.
And other takeaways from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's Thursday hearing.
Women Are Superior Wordsmiths From an Early Age
By fourth grade, girls are better than boys at reading and, especially, writing. New research finds this gap then increases as they get older.
Women Pay More Than Men for Deodorant—and Mortgages
A new study shows that unfair pricing by gender exists across different markets.
The Lede, Issue #28: Indigenous Land Rights Around the World, Fact-Checking Trump's Tweets, the Stubborn Gender Gap, and More
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Female Heart Attack Victims Are More Likely to Survive If Treated by a Woman Doctor
New research suggests male physicians are less successful at treating female patients.
Dispatches: Five Essential Reads From the Past Week
A collection of some of our most important and timely stories, from a profile of Billie Sutton, the former rodeo star running for governor of South Dakota, to a report on the growing trend of girls-only trade classes.
The Lede, Issue #26: Girls-Only Trade Classes, the Rodeo Star Running for Governor of South Dakota, Sacha Baron Cohen's New Show, and More
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Language About Sex Discrimination Has Disappeared From Government Websites Concerning Obamacare
Advocacy groups worry that the language removals might foreshadow new policies from the Department of Health and Human Services.
For Men, a Fear of Being Judged as Inept Incites Sexual Harassment
In a new study, males were more likely to endorse sexually aggressive behavior if they worried they were viewed as incompetent.
Why It's Smart to Opt for a Female Surgeon
New research finds medical personnel work better together when the operating room has more women.
Since We Last Spoke: The Stubborn Gender Gap
Updates to stories from the Pacific Standard archive.
How Gender Bias Subtly Influences Supreme Court Decisions
New research suggests male justices are more receptive to appeals that line up with gender stereotypes.
The Boy Scouts Changes Its Name to Scouts BSA
The Boy Scouts of America is changing the name of its older youth program from Boy Scouts to Scouts BSA, the organization announced today.
Teaching Gender in the Classroom Is a National Security Issue
You can't understand international security without thinking about gender and the many ways it influences behavior, access, and opportunity.
'Sexism Is a Feature of the System'
As #MeToo comes to college campuses, Kelly Baker's work shows just how deeply sexism is embedded in academia.
How Hollywood Can Put More Women Behind the Camera
The inclusion rider can help move Hollywood from conversation to action.
Study With Women, Get Better Grades
Male and female students in an introductory biology class performed better when there were more women in their study group.
Dispatches: Our Coverage of the Forces at Play in the 2018 Election Cycle
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
Canada's National Anthem Becomes Gender Neutral
The Canadian Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that alters the English-language version of O Canada to become gender neutral.
Can Fan Fiction Bridge the Gaps in Sex Education for Marginalized Communities?
For anyone who isn't a straight man, sexual education and the media can get sexuality wrong. Fan fiction is helping change that.
All-Gender Restrooms Send a Powerful Message
Their presence signals fairness toward not only transgender individuals, but also women and racial minorities.
Why Some Women Say They're Not Feminists Even If They're All for Gender Equality
The less-than-logical distinction reflects the complex connotations the term carries.