Sexism

Swedes can now use a gender-neutral pronoun to refer to a man or woman. New research finds that doing so seems to reduce sexist attitudes and assumptions.

Both the men's and women's national teams have disputed the USSF's claims.

Though leaked messages and a corruption scandal have brought thousands to the streets, frustrations on the island run much deeper.

Isha Sesay's new book gives a full and harrowing account of what happened to the 276 girls kidnapped by the jihadist group.

The United States Soccer Federation has argued the women generate less revenue—a claim that is not supported by the current evidence.

New research suggests that simply reminding students about the reality of implicit bias can help them avoid it.

Research on Iowa counties that swung from Obama to Trump indicates that GOP success was driven far more by sexism and racism than by economic anxiety.

Other research suggests that women are more likely to experience both sexism and sexual harassment in male-majority workplaces.

"By not fully recognizing leadership potential in female candidates, organizations are inhibiting the prospects of half of their talent."

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 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.

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