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Gender
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The Equal Pay Gap Isn’t Equal Across Ethnic Lines
On average, black men and women make roughly the same, in stark contrast with the large pay gap between white men and women. This isn't because of a commitment to gender equality in the black community; it's because of the lack of economic opportunity.
Carrying a Big Stick: India’s Gulabi Gang
In every issue, we fix our gaze on an everyday photograph and chase down facts about details in the frame.
Why Men Kill Themselves
In every country in the world, male suicides outnumber female. Will Storr asks why.
When It Comes to Female Scientists, Seeing Is Believing
One new study finds a strong link between how many female science majors a country has, and the stereotypes its citizens hold about gender and science.
Tech TV: Silicon Valley vs. ‘Silicon Valley’
Media depictions of tech are rubbing some viewers the wrong way—but the entertainment industry is not the real problem.
The End of Locker-Room Talk
What a court case involving construction workers, moist towelettes, and a bridge in New Orleans signals about the future of manhood in the workplace.
The Future of Manhood in the Workplace
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
Could Hillary Clinton’s Voice Cost Her the White House?
Evidence shows that we perceive deeper voices as more authoritative and trustworthy. How will this impact the coming election—especially if there's a woman on the top of the ticket?
A Transgender Teenager Takes on the DMV and Wins the Right to Wear Make-Up
It’s hard to defend the idea that somehow make-up distorts a man’s identity, but not a woman’s.