A study has found parents with high levels of ‘hostile sexism’ showed less warmth and were less engaged with their child, were less sensitive to their child’s needs, and were more controlling.
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Recent research explores how women with non-native English accents — specifically Mandarin — fare in the Canadian job market.
Host Vinita Srivastava explores why racist, homophobic and sexist attitudes are increasingly showing up in school-age boys – and what we can do about it.
In the academic world, researchers are rewarded for publishing frequently. Not only is this affecting research quality but it is also hindering female scientists.
A common criticism of women’s sports is that female players aren’t as entertaining or skilled as their male counterparts. Two researchers decided to put this notion to the test.
First used in the 1970s, the social theory known as intersectionality triggered widespread debate on racial identifications and the interplay among categories.
After decades of efforts to increase female representation in corporate decision-making bodies, few women are managing to take the reins of power.
As Hollywood continues to reckon with its past, Vivien Leigh’s story is a reminder of the challenges faced by women, even the most successful ones.
In the US, where Fair Play is set, women didn’t gain the legal right to be members of the New York Stock Exchange until 1967.
Their desire to pursue marriage abroad not only reveals their longing for a better life but also reveals the pervasive gender, age and class inequalities that continue to plague modern-day China.
When hospital and GP staff do not reflect the population they serve, patients’ health suffers.
In my experience of university teaching, the title of the course seems to strongly influence the gender balance of the class.
While blatant discrimination is easy to condemn because of how obvious it is, there are subtler, more insidious forms that also need to be rooted out.
Digital archives can have an important part in creating more inclusive art histories, but paying attention to ethical research practices when sharing and circulating resources is critical.
Research shows why people in more diverse communities tend to rely less on negative stereotypes.
I’ve researched women’s experience of the UK comedy circuit for ten years – this is what I’ve learned.
Nearly two-thirds of female surgeons in the UK have been sexually harassed.
While Donald Trump has used his social media platform to criticize all of his opponents, the former president has made his most controversial attacks against Black female prosecutors.
Sexism and misogyny still rears its head in everyday interactions in the financial services industry, not just in the scandals that hit the headlines.
The Taliban’s two years ruling Afghanistan have taught us ordinary human rights initiatives are insufficient to address gender apartheid. We need resolute collective international action.
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