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How a job acquires a gender (and less authority if it’s female)
Why do we consider some occupations 'male' and other 'female'? New research sheds some light on how giving jobs genders hurts everyone, men included.
Why the advertising industry should cheer new rules on gender stereotypes
It turns out sex doesn't sell so well.
Combatting stereotypes about Appalachian dialects
The founder of the West Virginia Dialect Project hopes to debunk some of the myths about the way Appalachian people speak and instill pride in a rich, oft-maligned culture.
Hijabers of Instagram: the Muslim women challenging stereotypes
It is easy for non-Muslims to forget that there are places where Muslim women lead lives full of frivolity and fun. But on social media Indonesian hijabers are challenging the stereotypes.
The understated affection of fathers
Wives sometimes chide their husbands for being cold or distant toward their sons. But men express their love in subtle ways that deserve to be honored rather than belittled.
Tourette syndrome: Finally, something to shout about
There's more to Tourette syndrome than swearing and shouting. Over the last several years, many life-altering treatments of this tic disorder have become available to patients and their families.
How TV cultivates authoritarianism – and helped elect Trump
A new study looks at the amount of television voters consumed, and whether this influenced their support for Donald Trump.
Breaking down their own stereotypes to give veterans more career opportunities
Large numbers of veterans hold misconceptions about IT work that discourage them from pursuing careers in the field.
Beauty and the Beast: how to overcome negative reactions to facial disfigurement
What do we really feel when we see someone with a disfigurement, and can we challenge our prejudices?
Debunking the ‘gaydar’ myth
Previous studies have shown that people possess gaydar, the ability to discern who's gay and who isn't. But this research falls prey to an error that, when corrected, leads to the opposite conclusion.
Contested spaces: ‘virtuous drivers, malicious cyclists’ mindset gets us nowhere
Because Australian roads were built and designed with motorists in mind, it is easy for Australian motorists to feel cyclists are using 'their' roads and disrespecting the natural order.
Combatting stereotypes: How to talk to your children
For young children, how we speak is often more important than what we say. Even 'positive' generalizations can lead children to adopt negative stereotypes.
Why children’s books that teach diversity are more important than ever
What stories can teach children about the world.
Stereotypes can hold boys back in school, too
Recent research raised concerns about girls' stereotypes on their gender's lack of 'brilliance.' But an overlooked finding suggests boys also hold hindering stereotypes about themselves in school.
TV Christmas ads come with the gift of gender stereotyping
From women in the kitchen to Santa’s huge ego, Christmas ads are still ridden with conservative gender messaging.
Tell a different story about Santa this holiday season
How about a black Santa story, for a change?
‘Parental alienation’: What it means and why it matters
It is time to understand what parental alienating behaviors are so that we don't allow them to be used to hurt others anymore.
Masculine culture responsible for keeping women out of computer science, engineering
Masculine cultures foster a greater sense of belonging and ability to be successful in boys than they do in girls.
Six types of ugly American, and Donald Trump is all of them
Outside the US, the Republican candidate is not liked at all - largely because he exemplifies some of the worst stereotypes about Americans.
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