Gender Studies

Gender Studies

A stay-at-home dad cooking with his son
Too many people still view stay-at-home dads as feckless deadbeats, but their acceptance is an important step toward gender equality.
the look
The gaze of another person can make us conceive of our body as an object.
Two men holding hands on a grassy cliff.
Men with one older brother are 12% more likely to enter a same-sex union than those with a sister.
gender equality paradox
Iceland consistently ranks as the most gender-equal nation. It is also the nation where men and women are most likely to pursue sex-typical jobs.
Adolf Hitler
Behind the scenes, Hitler had at least three disastrous relationships, including a short-lived marriage.
A recent study offers new insights into the so-called marriage wage premium.
When we satisfy our curiosity, the brain has a particular way of rewarding us.
detransitioners
The results of a recent study suggest that some clinicians might be failing to explore other causes when treating gender dysphoria.
A fascinating new book tells the untold stories of two women, Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb, who could have been first. On June 18, 1983, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched with […]
Behavioral ecology is a real science. But applying it to humans, with our social structures, is highly suspect. Imagine a scientist. Try closing your eyes and really picturing this person: envision […]
Representation matters. Meet five stellar women in physics who were unjustly denied their place in history. Nobel season is now over, with another year in the books of celebrating the scientists […]
No matter what the science says, there’s no excuse for cruel behavior to a colleague. Look out into the distant Universe as far as you possibly can, and you’ll come […]