Women who own handguns at 35X risk of suicide

In addition, men who own a handgun are 8 times more likely to die of suicide by gun, according to the new study that followed new gun owners for years.

Beth Duff-Brown-Stanford • futurity
June 7, 2020 ~7 min

Women who own handguns at 35X risk of suicide

In addition, men who own a handgun are 8 times more likely to die of suicide by gun, according to the new study that followed new gun owners for years.

Beth Duff-Brown-Stanford • futurity
June 7, 2020 ~7 min


The word ‘bigot’ is back. Here’s why it’s so powerful

A law professor and author of a new book on bigotry discusses key cases now in front of the US Supreme Court that could redefine who bigots really are.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
June 2, 2020 ~12 min

Less worry may mean more COVID-19 risk for older men

Older men may be at higher risk of getting COVID-19 because they worry less than older women or young people about infection or death from the disease.

Anna Varela - Georgia State • futurity
May 29, 2020 ~7 min

Gender quotas in India had unintended effects

Gender quotas enshrined in the Indian constitution appear to have lowered the representation of other underrepresented groups.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
May 22, 2020 ~10 min

Gender bias doesn’t affect how we view robots

People gender robots, but it doesn't affect how we view their competence at different tasks, new research finds. We just think they're bad at most jobs.

Ben Brumfield-Georgia Tech • futurity
May 8, 2020 ~7 min

Pandemic work/life balance burden falls more on women

With more people at home balancing family, work, and school, women are bearing the brunt of responsibilities, a sociolgist argues.

Sandra Feder-Stanford • futurity
May 4, 2020 ~10 min

Those without ‘seamless’ job histories face hiring bias

A new book delves into how atypical job histories, such as part-time work or resume gaps, intersect with the race and gender bias of hiring managers.

Melissa De Witte-Stanford • futurity
April 27, 2020 ~7 min


Kids with ‘nice’ sexist views hold hostile ones, too

Kids who hold views called "benevolent sexism" are more likely to hold hostile sexist views, as well, research finds.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
April 23, 2020 ~6 min

Faster recalls when medical companies have women directors

A study on product recalls finds "a difference in real and important safety outcomes for consumers, between firms that have women on their boards and those who do not."

George Vlahakis-Indiana • futurity
April 3, 2020 ~3 min

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