Men in childcare are seen as less warm, moral, and competent than women
Why are men so underrepresented in childcare? A new study in Sex Roles explores the stereotypes shaping public perceptions of male childcare workers—and how these biases influence support for greater gender diversity in the field.
Men who reject gender equality are more likely to commit intimate partner violence
Men with more traditional, gender-inequitable beliefs were over twice as likely to report committing intimate partner violence, according to a new study.
Why do men orgasm more than women? New research points to a “pursuit gap”
New research uncovers the "orgasm pursuit gap": men prioritize their orgasm and feel supported, while women focus on their partner, creating sexual disparity.
Rejected and radicalized? Study links manfluencers, rejection, and misogyny in young men
A new study suggests that young men who follow "manfluencers" on social media are more likely to dehumanize women and distrust them.
The unexpected victims of sexism: Men, economies, and global stability, according to new research
A 62-nation study reveals sexism's broad negative impact. Higher sexism correlates with lower GDP, peace, democracy, and shorter healthy lifespans for both men and women.
Perceived peer norms, not porn use, associated with negative views of women among college men
It's not just pornography use itself, but college men believing their friends accept rape-themed pornography that links to negative attitudes towards women, a new study finds.
New study sheds light on how feminist beliefs shape partner preferences
Partner preferences are linked to feminist beliefs, research in Sex Roles reveals. Individuals with stronger feminist views show distinct patterns in what they seek in a mate.
Women’s bodies are moralized more than men’s, study finds
New research reveals that people judge women's bodies through a moral lens far more than men's, shaping societal restrictions on bodily autonomy. This bias may explain why women's choices—like appearance and health—often face greater scrutiny.
Gender and creativity: New study challenges traditional views
A recent study found that men tend to express creativity through risk-taking, while women do so through empathy. Empathy was a stronger predictor of creativity than risk-taking, especially when usefulness was considered, suggesting biases in how creativity is traditionally evaluated.
Study finds strong link between cultural femininity and electric vehicle market share
Countries with more feminine cultural values have higher electric vehicle adoption rates. Additionally, German consumers, especially men, associate them with femininity, suggesting that cultural and symbolic perceptions may act as barriers to adoption.
Study links barriers to divorce and reproductive healthcare to higher pregnancy-associated homicide rates
A recent study found higher pregnancy-associated homicide rates in states with barriers to reproductive healthcare and laws prohibiting divorce during pregnancy.
Strategic disinvestment from masculinity linked to poor psychosocial outcomes
Men who intentionally distance themselves from traditional masculine ideals report poorer mental health, including less control over their lives and higher distress, anger, and depression.
Transgender athletes’ rights was opposed by those who viewed female athletes as undeserving, study finds
A recent study found opposition to transgender athletes' inclusion in sports was more common among those with weaker interest in supporting, promoting, and watching female athletes.
Male victimhood ideology driven by perceived status loss, not economic hardship, among Korean men
Research published in Sex Roles suggests that male victimhood ideology among South Korean men is driven more by perceived socioeconomic status decline rather than objective economic hardship.
Study finds alcohol and relationship context skew perceptions of sexual consent
College students' perceptions of sexual consent vary with alcohol consumption, relationship type, and gender, with tipsy women often seen as more consenting.
