gender

  • A man and woman lace up running shoes while their dog sits between them.
    gender

    Men and women have unique strengths in reaching for goals

    Women and men differ in drive, passion, and flow when it comes to achieving their goals, a new study shows.
  • Colorful speech bubbles cut out of paper hang from strings in front of a blue background.
    gender

    Do women or men talk more?

    Do women talk more than men? It might depend on their age, according to new research.
  • A young man reaches for a potato chip while sitting in front of a computer and gaming.
    food

    Gender and socializing shape gamers’ eating habits

    New research on the daily lives of gamers shows that the desire to be social is a driving influence on their eating habits.
  • The top half of a man's face against a white background as he furrows his eyebrows.
    gender

    Masculinity concerns can keep men from forgiving coworkers

    The more men are concerned about appearing masculine, the less likely they will forgive a coworker for a transgression, new research finds.
  • A young woman smiles as she adjusts her bag while standing on the sidewalk in front of a brick wall.
    gender

    Why are more women choosing not to have kids?

    Why are more women saying no to having kids? A new book examines the complicated history of motherhood and choosing to be childfree.
  • A teacher calls on students in her classroom who have their hands raised.
    money

    Women in ‘care work’ make less money if they have kids

    "Wages for women without children were more than 12% higher than wages for mothers, once all factors were accounted for."
  • A teen boy clenches his fist at his side in anger.
    gender

    Threats to masculinity may make teen boys aggressive

    A new study points to impact of pressure teen boys feel during puberty to be stereotypically masculine.
  • A man eats a cheeseburger while another burger and two orders of fries sit on a tray in front of him.
    food

    Team links gender equality to men eating more meat

    “The differences in meat consumption between men and women tended to be greater in countries with higher levels of gender equality..."
  • Colorful speech bubbles cut from construction paper hang against a white background.
    beliefs

    The right dialogue gets straight men to confront homophobic beliefs

    Adult heterosexual men can potentially improve attitudes toward gay men and women by engaging in critical dialogues that use illustrations.
  • A mother drives while her daughter leans forward to talk to her from the backseat.
    caregivers

    ‘Caregiving travel’ may boost stress for women but not men

    Caregiving travel, such as taking a child to school, is linked to higher stress and decreased happiness in women, but not men.
  • A question mark drawn on a blackboard in white chalk.
    diversity

    How can physics become more diverse?

    A new study explores ways to make the culture of physics more diverse and inclusive.
  • A young Black girl sits on the floor next to a couch while looking down at her laptop and smiling.
    identity

    ‘Black Girl Magic Crew’ program uplifts Black teen girls

    The Black Girl Magic Crew program is "a place to express your Black girlness in all of its glory," one teen says.