Researchers study differences in attitudes toward Covid-19 vaccines between women and men in Africa

While women and men self-reported similar vaccination rates, unvaccinated women had less intention to get vaccinated than men.

Will Sullivan | MIT Governance Lab • mit
July 10, 2024 ~7 min

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..."

U. Zurich • futurity
July 1, 2024 ~4 min


How divorce is boosting gender equality in Sweden – new study

Almost half of children in Sweden with separated parents now split their time equally between the two households.

Helen Eriksson, Researcher of Sociology, Stockholm University • conversation
June 28, 2024 ~6 min

Genetic testing cannot reveal the gender of your baby − two genetic counselors explain the complexities of sex and gender

Cell-free DNA prenatal screening, sometimes called ‘the gender test,’ cannot determine gender because gender is more than just genes and genitals.

Kimberly Zayhowski, Assistant Professor, Boston University • conversation
June 25, 2024 ~10 min

Lynn Conway was a trans woman in tech − and underappreciated for decades after she helped launch the computing revolution

The trailblazing engineer was co-inventor of a technique for designing computer chips that laid the groundwork for the computing revolution.

Mar Hicks, Associate Professor of Data Science, University of Virginia • conversation
June 19, 2024 ~7 min

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.

Jared Wadley-U. Michigan • futurity
June 3, 2024 ~4 min

‘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.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
April 26, 2024 ~6 min

Sex differences don’t disappear as a country’s equality develops – sometimes they become stronger

In psychology it’s known as the gender-equality paradox.

Agneta Herlitz, Professor of Psychology, Karolinska Institutet • conversation
April 22, 2024 ~6 min


How can physics become more diverse?

A new study explores ways to make the culture of physics more diverse and inclusive.

U. Pittsburgh • futurity
April 18, 2024 ~6 min

Women favour climate actions that benefit future generations more than men – new study

Attitudes towards climate policies partly depend on a consideration of future, as yet unborn, descendants. Women tended to show more ability to think about how future generations could benefit.

Emma A. Renström (prev. Bäck), Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg • conversation
March 13, 2024 ~6 min

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