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Gender Bias
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What America’s Science Agencies Are Doing About Harassment
Activists are putting the pressure on the federal government to leverage its money against alleged sexual harassers.
The Way We Identify Professionals Disadvantages Women
Males are much more likely to be granted last-name-only status, which implies eminence in their field.
How Gender Bias Subtly Influences Supreme Court Decisions
New research suggests male justices are more receptive to appeals that line up with gender stereotypes.
Heavy Make-Up Signals Weak Leadership
Women can be accepted in positions of power—so long as they go easy on the eye shadow.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Finally Tackles Medicine’s Gender Bias
With Miranda Bailey's heart attack, sexism in medicine gets much-deserved mainstream treatment.
The Small Publishers Boosting Female Talent in Comics
Marvel and DC could learn a thing or two from their indie competitors.
The Overwhelming Gender Bias in ‘New York Times’ Book Reviews
A new study finds that gender bias in book reviewing doesn't merely show up in which authors get reviewed more often—it affects authors who veer from common gendered stereotypes as well.
Fathers Behave Very Differently With Young Boys, Girls
New research finds that, when interacting with their toddlers, dads' behavior reflects gender stereotypes.
Women Are Seen More Than Heard in the News
A massive study finds women's voices are less likely heard in news stories. Curiously, it's a little bit less of an issue for their faces.