Women less assertive than men in large classes, study finds

A new study finds that women and men physicians participate differently in academic settings, potentially contributing to gender biases that disadvantage female students.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Jan. 21, 2022 ~3 min

Microsoft purchase of Activision Blizzard won't clean up gamer culture overnight: 5 essential reads about sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech

Sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech are not inevitable or permanent, write experts in the field. The solutions are positive community standards and women in power.

Eric Smalley, Science + Technology Editor • conversation
Jan. 18, 2022 ~10 min


Less psych distress later when trans teens get hormones

"We are adding to the evidence base that shows why gender-affirming care is beneficial from a mental health perspective."

Erin Digitale-Stanford • futurity
Jan. 18, 2022 ~10 min

Academics face bias for doing ‘feminine’ research

An analysis of nearly 1 million dissertations over a 40-year period reveals a bias against "feminine" research. The bias limits careers.

Edmund L. Andrews-Stanford • futurity
Jan. 12, 2022 ~8 min

What will 2022 bring in the way of misinformation on social media? 3 experts weigh in

Misinformation will continue to strain society in 2022 as the lines between misinformation and political speech blur, cynicism grows and the lack of regulation allows misinformation to flourish.

Ethan Zuckerman, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Communication, and Information, UMass Amherst • conversation
Dec. 27, 2021 ~9 min

Kids books are biased towards male protagonists

"While gender bias in children's books appears to have declined significantly over the years, we found that bias remains."

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
Dec. 17, 2021 ~7 min

Surveys of scientists show women and young academics suffered most during pandemic and may face long-term career consequences

Many scientists stuck at home during university closures dealt with increased domestic responsibilities. But some groups had it worse than others.

Timothy P. Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Public Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago • conversation
Dec. 16, 2021 ~9 min

I'm a Black woman and the metaverse scares me – here’s how to make the next iteration of the internet inclusive

Today’s social media is plagued by racism and sexism. Without intentionally building the metaverse to be inclusive, it will be, too.

Breigha Adeyemo, Doctoral Candidate in Communication, University of Illinois at Chicago • conversation
Dec. 15, 2021 ~10 min


Exploring history of maternal effects on offspring

Sarah Richardson traces history of debate over lasting effects of maternal behaviors, experiences on gestating offspring.

Jill Radsken • harvard
Dec. 14, 2021 ~11 min

Little kids don’t believe girls like computer science and engineering

Kids as young as 6 develop ideas that girls aren't interested in computer science and engineering. The stereotypes could add to the gap in STEM careers.

Kim Eckart-Washington • futurity
Nov. 24, 2021 ~7 min

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