Sexism

Research published in Scientific Reports challenges the idea that men are more competitive than women. The findings suggest that when it comes to competition for resources, women are often more competitive than men, though they may use more covert methods...

Intersectionality has become an increasingly discussed concept when considering discrimination. It involves how people's differing identities interact to create systems of oppression for the individual. A study published in the Journal of American College Health utilizes this framework to explore...

New research sheds light on the cultural values that played a key role in shaping people's attitude toward Donald Trump and their intentions to vote for the Republican candidate in 2016. The findings, published in New Political Science, indicate that...

A new study suggests that racist and sexist attitudes may be driving some Star Wars fans' dislike of the newer, more diverse characters in the franchise. The research has been published in Psychology of Popular Media.

Men who feel like they are in a disadvantaged position are more likely to endorse sexist attitudes towards women, according to new research published in Psychology of Women Quarterly. The new research provides evidence of a causal relationship between feelings...

New research provides evidence that libertarians in the United States tend to prioritize men's reproductive autonomy at the expense of women's. The study, published in Political Psychology, found that libertarianism was associated with both opposition to women's right to an...

New research provides evidence that Dark Triad personality traits are associated with anti-feminist attitudes. The findings have been published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences.

People who experience identity fusion with the online gaming community tend to have heightened levels of antisocial personality traits and hostile attitudes, according to new research published in Frontiers in Communication.

A series of six studies identifies social sexual identity -- or seeing oneself as a person who leverages sex appeal in pursuit of personally valued gains -- as a key predictor of both sexual behavior in the workplace and sexual...

A study published in the journal Sexuality & Culture examined U.S. residents’ attitudes toward women going topless in public places. The findings suggest that for some, female toplessness is intertwined with sexuality and represents a moral issue. In line with objectification theory,...

There’s a common refrain of “nice guys finish last” from men who have trouble attracting women, but is being nice the real problem? A study published in Personality and Individual Differences suggests that involuntarily celibate men show higher levels of...

Women who endorse benevolently sexist attitudes are not more likely to experience sexual dissatisfaction, according to new research published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior.

The term can increase online political polarization and lead to lower quality conversations on social media. In particular, the term drives some whites who would otherwise support efforts toward racial equality away from online conversations.

Religion can play a major role in many people's lives, but it often benefits men over women. A new study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society suggests that men are less religious in countries with higher levels of gender...

Fathers who more strongly endorsed hostile sexism were more aggressive toward their partners and children during confinement, according to a study published in the Journal of Family Psychology. This was especially true of fathers who felt a lack of power within...