Sexism

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.

A new study suggests that young men who follow "manfluencers" on social media are more likely to dehumanize women and distrust them.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A recent study found higher pregnancy-associated homicide rates in states with barriers to reproductive healthcare and laws prohibiting divorce during pregnancy.