Sexism

A recent study in the Psychology of Women Quarterly journal delves into how Black women cope with gendered racial microaggressions, spotlighting the influence of the "Strong Black Woman" schema and womanist attitudes. The research indicates that while some Black women...

New research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships has found that women tend to overestimate their partners' hostile sexism while underestimating benevolent sexism, and men do the opposite. The study, conducted by researchers at The University of...

Same-sex performativity, or public performances of sexuality between heterosexual women, is especially common in college settings, but why? A study published in Personal Relationships explores the motivations for engaging in this behavior.

New research published in Body Image explores the consequences of body dissatisfaction for Black adolescents. The findings indicate Black teens who report body dissatisfaction are more likely to report depressive symptoms and self-objectification (viewing themselves as objects for others' judgment)....

Misogynistic language is extremely prevalent on discussion boards for involuntarily celibates (so-called 'incels'), according to new research that analyzed more than 3.5 million comments that were published over a 42-month period. The study indicates that incels' misogyny is intertwined with...

Research published in Scientific Reports challenges the idea that men are more competitive than women. The findings suggest that when it comes to competition for resources, women are often more competitive than men, though they may use more covert methods...

Intersectionality has become an increasingly discussed concept when considering discrimination. It involves how people's differing identities interact to create systems of oppression for the individual. A study published in the Journal of American College Health utilizes this framework to explore...

New research sheds light on the cultural values that played a key role in shaping people's attitude toward Donald Trump and their intentions to vote for the Republican candidate in 2016. The findings, published in New Political Science, indicate that...

A new study suggests that racist and sexist attitudes may be driving some Star Wars fans' dislike of the newer, more diverse characters in the franchise. The research has been published in Psychology of Popular Media.

Men who feel like they are in a disadvantaged position are more likely to endorse sexist attitudes towards women, according to new research published in Psychology of Women Quarterly. The new research provides evidence of a causal relationship between feelings...

New research provides evidence that libertarians in the United States tend to prioritize men's reproductive autonomy at the expense of women's. The study, published in Political Psychology, found that libertarianism was associated with both opposition to women's right to an...

New research provides evidence that Dark Triad personality traits are associated with anti-feminist attitudes. The findings have been published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences.

People who experience identity fusion with the online gaming community tend to have heightened levels of antisocial personality traits and hostile attitudes, according to new research published in Frontiers in Communication.

A series of six studies identifies social sexual identity -- or seeing oneself as a person who leverages sex appeal in pursuit of personally valued gains -- as a key predictor of both sexual behavior in the workplace and sexual...

A study published in the journal Sexuality & Culture examined U.S. residents’ attitudes toward women going topless in public places. The findings suggest that for some, female toplessness is intertwined with sexuality and represents a moral issue. In line with objectification theory,...