Sexism

A new study reveals that testosterone increases men's dehumanization of conservatively dressed women, showing that even without sexualization cues, physiological changes can distort perceptions.

A study found that feminist women gamers are blamed more for sexist incidents, but only by those with sexist attitudes. These findings highlight the challenges women face in online gaming and the need for more inclusive, supportive environments.

The research shows that women who report sexism by female supervisors face greater skepticism and are seen as complainers, with their claims viewed as less legitimate compared to when the perpetrator is male, due to biases in discrimination prototypes.

A recent study found that approximately two-thirds of Facebook comments on sexual assault news articles in the rural Deep South reinforced rape myths, while one-third supported victims and challenged harmful beliefs, reflecting the region’s conservative and religious influences.

Can a perpetrator’s charm or choice of tactic alter how the public perceives their guilt? New research explores how personality and behavior influence judgments in sexual assault cases.

Men who frequently focus on women’s bodies are more likely to accept harmful attitudes like rape myths, engage in sexual aggression, and show reduced emotional responses to images of injured women.

A study found that parents with higher pre-pandemic benevolent sexism experienced lower parenting strain and psychological distress during the first COVID-19 lockdown, but by the second lockdown, these protective effects persisted only for fathers, not mothers.

People tend to give women more positive, less critical feedback than men, driven by a desire to avoid appearing biased. This practice may unintentionally limit women's opportunities for improvement and career advancement.

Researchers developed a state-level Gender Inequality Index to compare gender disparities across U.S. states. They found that gender inequality is linked to poorer health, financial well-being, life satisfaction, and lower engagement in the #MeToo movement.

A new study shows both hostile and benevolent sexism in men are significant predictors of infidelity, with women often underestimating the infidelity risk posed by benevolently sexist men, mistaking their attitudes for commitment and protectiveness.

Recent research found that girls as young as three place significantly more value on personal attractiveness than boys, associating beauty closely with their gender identity, while boys are less concerned with appearance.

A recent study found that women who feel powerless are more likely to endorse benevolent sexism, with increases in powerlessness leading to stronger support for these sexist beliefs over time.

New research reveals a surprising twist in venture capital: adding more women to decision-making teams might not have the expected impact on funding for women-led startups.

Women experiencing protective paternalism reported more stress and lower relationship satisfaction, while those experiencing heterosexual intimacy viewed their relationships more positively

Hostile sexism increases tolerance for all forms of violence against women in India, while benevolent sexism reduces tolerance for public harassment but increases acceptance of intimate partner violence, according to a recent study.