Sexism

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 A new study suggests that aspirational leadership norms may help shift perceptions away from outdated gender stereotypes.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.

Men may identify more with caring and connection when stereotypes linking these traits to women are disrupted, according to a new study.

A study finds that women who feel objectified by their partners experience lower personal power, which in turn is linked to reduced relationship satisfaction.

Marriage norms are shifting, but proposals remain traditional. New research explores women who buck the trend and propose, revealing their experiences and the social reactions they face.

A new study finds that when women feel objectified by their partner, they report fewer orgasms and greater emotional labor in sex.

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 with more traditional, gender-inequitable beliefs were over twice as likely to report committing intimate partner violence, according to a new study.

New research uncovers the "orgasm pursuit gap": men prioritize their orgasm and feel supported, while women focus on their partner, creating sexual disparity.