Sexism

While displaying a “baby bump” is seen as empowering, new research in Sex Roles suggests it may backfire. The study found that women who expose their pregnant bellies are perceived by others as less warm, competent, and moral.

Experiments involving simulated nature walks indicate women consistently report more fear, higher perceived risk, and lower willingness to explore wooded areas compared to men, especially in dense forests or when social dangers are suggested.

A comprehensive survey of U.S. adults finds that strong agreement with racist, sexist, or xenophobic views is closely tied to support for political violence, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas.

When philosophy students were asked to evaluate identical lectures assigned to men or women professors, their responses varied by gender. The study suggests gender bias plays a role in how teaching is perceived.

A new study of over 4,000 German adults finds that hostile sexism is strongly associated with disapproval of public breastfeeding. Even benevolent sexism was linked to slightly lower support, suggesting gender beliefs may shape comfort with breastfeeding in both settings.

Researchers examining debates over women’s bodily autonomy find that harm arguments often operate less as genuine moral convictions and more as rhetorical tools. The study points to fairness and purity as stronger predictors of people’s actual stances on these issues.

New research from China suggests that women feel unsafe when confronted with a sexually objectifying gaze—but still choose to self-sexualize if the man is attractive or high status. The findings highlight a psychological tradeoff between risk and potential reward.

A new study suggests that women who express anger about gender inequality tend to be judged less warmly and receive less public support, but framing their anger as concern for others can partially reduce this backlash.

Romantic relationships could be a gateway to greater gender awareness. Research shows men are more likely to empathize with, recognize, and respond to sexism when it is experienced by their female partner rather than a friend or stranger.

A qualitative study involving Spanish adolescents found that many minors are familiar with OnlyFans and view it as a realistic source of income. The study raises concerns about how media exposure shapes adolescent perceptions of sexuality, gender, and economic opportunity.

People tend to picture ideal leaders as highly competent and caring—qualities often linked to both men and women. A new study suggests that aspirational leadership norms may help shift perceptions away from outdated gender stereotypes.

New research shows that many people endorse myths that minimize abuse against men in relationships. These myths are closely tied to sexist attitudes about masculinity, gender roles, and who is believed to be a “real” victim of violence.

People pay more visual attention to female aggressors than male ones, but do not consistently judge their actions as more intentional or blameworthy, suggesting that female aggression is seen as unexpected rather than more morally significant.

A new meta-analysis challenges the idea that older women face “double jeopardy” due to age and gender. While younger and middle-aged women are viewed more positively than men, perceptions of older women and men appear to converge in later life.

New research shows women underestimate their spatial intelligence, even when they perform just as well as men. This gender gap in self-perception—shaped by personality traits like narcissism and modesty—could help explain why fewer women pursue STEM careers.