Title IX interviews may not use evidence-based methods

Researchers offer recommendations for developing evidence-based interviewing best practices for Title IX investigations into sexual misconduct.

Angie Hunt-Iowa State • futurity
Oct. 28, 2019 ~6 min

Coerced sterilization of Native women occurred in the 70s

In the 1970s, 25 to 42% of Native American women of childbearing age underwent sterilizations, often without consent or under duress.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Oct. 24, 2019 ~2 min


Here’s what people mean by terms like ‘privilege’

This podcast episode offers definitions and examples of the terms privilege, positionality, and intersectionality.

Lawrence Goodman-Brandeis • futurity
Oct. 15, 2019 ~1 min

1st 2016 presidential debate left women sad and men angry

Facial recognition technology sheds light the emotional reactions of men and women during first presidential debate in 2016.

Anna Varela - Georgia State • futurity
Oct. 10, 2019 ~4 min

Race, gender overlap for kids and ‘brilliant’ stereotype

Children share the stereotype that links being "brilliant" to white men more than white women, but don't apply this assumption to black men and women, say researchers.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Oct. 10, 2019 ~4 min

Many women around the world face abuse during birth

"Of the women we observed, nearly 42% experienced physical abuse, verbal abuse, or stigma and discrimination, while 35% of the women we surveyed reported such abuse."

U. Melbourne • futurity
Oct. 10, 2019 ~9 min

Why German parents are happier than 20 years ago

Social changes and more family-friendly policies have transformed German parents' roles. Those changes are for the best, researchers say.

U. Zurich • futurity
Oct. 8, 2019 ~4 min

‘Helping’ a pregnant coworker can affect her return to work

Giving your seat on the bus to a pregnant woman is a kindness, but when coworkers try to lighten her load it may hurt her changes of returning to work.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
Oct. 2, 2019 ~2 min


How a ‘Superwoman’ persona affects black women’s health

Black women's efforts to be strong, self-sacrificing, and emotionless, which researchers call a Superwoman persona, has both protective and negative health effects.

Kristen Parker-Michigan State • futurity
Oct. 1, 2019 ~4 min

Why dads are happier than moms

"Care context" may account for why dads are often often happier, less stressed, and less tired than moms.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
Sept. 24, 2019 ~6 min

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