Sexism

People tend to react negatively to research showing men outperforming women, and this appears to be driven by concerns of harm to women. This tendency persists across genders and is influenced by the sex of the researcher.

In a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, researchers have identified femmephobia — negative attitudes toward femininity in men — as a stronger predictor of anti-gay behavior among heterosexual men than other commonly cited factors.

A study in Sex Roles found a link between single Australian women's support for traditional dating scripts and their views on sexism, feminism, dominant partners, and relationship types, showing how romantic norms are influenced by broader gender attitudes and preferences.

A landmark study spanning 44 years reveals a decrease in gender discrimination against women in male-dominated jobs but finds biases against men in female roles persist. Surprisingly, both experts and the public overestimate current discrimination against women, highlighting a gap...

Do powerful poses affect how we perceive professional women, and does race play a role in these perceptions? A recent study delves into the dynamics of gender, race, and nonverbal displays of power within the workplace, revealing that White women...

A recent study found Black participants exhibit more hostile and benevolent sexism than Whites. Hostile sexism was higher towards the opposite race, while both groups showed more benevolent sexism towards Black women, indicating complex racial dynamics in sexism.

Men with hostile sexist attitudes are more likely to express skepticism about scientific research on sexual assault, according to new research published in Psychology of Women Quarterly. This finding persisted despite attempts to mitigate these attitudes through self-affirmation techniques. The...

A study finds bystanders are less likely to recognize and act on benevolent sexism, compared to hostile sexism, in the workplace. This subtler sexism reinforces gender stereotypes under a positive guise.

A new study finds teens watching "woman boss" media have less gender stereotyping, but no long-term changes in views on professional sexism were observed. The findings have been published in the journal Sex Roles.

A recent study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science has shed new light on the relationship between sexist attitudes and parenting behavior. The findings indicate that mothers and fathers who endorse sexist beliefs tend to display reduced responsiveness to...

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...