Sexism

A new report finds that using humor in the workplace raises the status of male employees but has the opposite effect for women.

Cries of sexism around criticisms of Senator Amy Klobuchar's abusive management style are tired and misguided. We need to to talk about this in a smarter way.

Sexism doesn't stop once a woman gets into the nation's highest office, according to new research.

Last year, President Donald Trump signed a piece of legislation aimed at bringing gender inclusivity into the Department of State, but thus far there have been no tangible signs of progress.

New research finds that the sexual double standard persists.

New research finds men are favored for jobs requiring a first-rate intellect.

The pattern holds even when their firm is performing well.

When defining an effective leader, traditionally feminine characteristics are considered secondary to attributes like assertiveness.

Americans are uncomfortable with men making decisions about women's rights.

Fewer females drop out of doctoral programs if they have a significant number of same-sex peers.

This season, works by women composers are being featured more frequently by many American orchestras. Mozart and Schubert, meet Mazzolli and Shaw.

New research finds females still make up a minority of the onscreen population, but they are depicted more often in leadership roles.

A sexist remark at a recent meeting prompted some soul-searching among the world's top climate scientists. How can they prevent women's expertise from being excluded?

Psychological research provides fresh perspectives on the underlying motivations of anti-choice advocates.

Updates to stories from the Pacific Standard archive.

Males are much more likely to be granted last-name-only status, which implies eminence in their field.

In the wake of her defeat, women were viewed as less likely to get promoted, according to new research.

A growing number of single women are running for public office. In order to beat their opponents, they may need to shatter some unfair stigmas first.

New research suggests male justices are more receptive to appeals that line up with gender stereotypes.

Two new studies suggest Trump broadened the Republican Party's appeal by tapping into deep-seated anxieties and prejudices.

As #MeToo comes to college campuses, Kelly Baker's work shows just how deeply sexism is embedded in academia.

A new analysis finds attitudes about gender and race were far better predictors of support for Trump than personal economic woes.

Today’s kids are less reflexively sexist than past generations. But the stereotype that all scientists are male remains stubbornly persistent.

New Israeli research finds a well-intentioned remark can trigger a negative reaction.