Stereotypes

Even when reality TV's dating franchises include dark-skinned black women, too often these shows end up reinforcing false and harmful stereotypes.

New research suggests that whites tend to view biracial Americans as attractive misfits.

Many scientists have flocked to Instagram and other social media platforms to share science more accessibly.

The racist thoughts that the actor admitted to align with long-running stereotypes.

New research reveals Asian Americans are more than twice as likely to be appointed chief executive if a company is in decline.

New research finds Democrats aren't similarly swayed by facial stereotypes, which could give the party an advantage.

New research finds aging people are treated more fairly if they are identified as older workers rather than Baby Boomers.

When applicants are considered for a tech job, race and gender matter.

The barrage of tuneful negativity may have health consequences for elderly listeners.

Yet men who have delayed emotional reactions are looked at more favorably, according to new research.

There's a problem with thinking all Asian Americans are smart and wealthy.

But it is something.

Whether it's the KKK's plans to protest the removal of the Confederate flag or Donald Trump's controversial commentary on Latino men, professor and critic Salamishah Tillet writes we should pay more attention to how little the rhetoric around rape has changed.

Potential voters perceive men with facial hair to be more masculine—and that's not a good thing.

We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.

Asian-American spelling bee champions are real Americans.

A small study suggests the meme that delighted many a straight feminist woman may actually increase support for feminist ideals among men. But true progress will be made when more men buy into the movement’s message without a glistening male spokesperson telling them they should.

Actual feminists have lost control over their own reputation.

Gendered products aren’t just a gag. They’re a ubiquitous and aggressive ideological force, shaping how we think, what we do, and how much money we have.

A new study suggests the gender disparities in academia come from how much a field values raw talent.

And it's called stereotype threat.

In many situations, black men find themselves at a disadvantage. Gay men, too. But black gay men?

For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.

Canadian researchers report people hold negative views of political and social activists, and their unwillingness to associate with such people dampens the likelihood of changing their behavior.