Workplace discrimination differs by religion

Two-thirds of Muslims, half of Jews, and more than a third of evangelical Protestant Christians experience workplace discrimination, research finds.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
March 15, 2022 ~5 min

Encyclopedia traces decades of Blackness on TV

A new encyclopedia explores representations of people of color in American television. Co-editor Stephanie Troutman Robbins discusses Blackness on TV here.

Lori Harwood-Arizona • futurity
March 4, 2022 ~8 min


Gender bias lingers in these Google image searches

A Google image search for a job title like "CEO" might show more women than in the past, but what if you add a location?

Sarah McQuate-Washington • futurity
Feb. 24, 2022 ~8 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

Competition drives the gender pay gap? Maybe not

New research investigates the theory that women aren't as competitive as men, and that this contributes to the gender wage gap.

Kyle Mittan-U. Arizona • futurity
Nov. 3, 2021 ~8 min

No, women aren’t more emotional than men

Despite what stereotypes suggest, men and women are equally emotional, new research finds.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 27, 2021 ~4 min

Liberal portrayals of Muslims rely on stereotypes

Liberal representations of Muslims espouse tolerance and multiculturalism, but actually reinforce stereotypes and expectations, a new book argues.

Rebecca Portnoy-NYU • futurity
Sept. 20, 2021 ~11 min

Poll: 32% of parents say girls aren’t as good at sports

Gender stereotypes and a dearth of female coaches are among the biggest reasons that girls quit or don't participate in sports, poll results indicate.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
July 30, 2021 ~6 min


Discrimination against mothers mars hiring

Workplaces still discriminate against mothers, a study finds. Another indicates that inflexibility about hours keeps moms out of jobs.

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
July 26, 2021 ~11 min

Can ‘couples therapy’ bring red and blue Americans together?

Can workshops modeled on principles of couples therapy ease political polarization among Americans?

Jill Kimball-Brown • futurity
July 1, 2021 ~12 min

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