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Recent research published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior has shed light on an unsettling effect of sexualization in workplace settings. The study highlights a “sexualization spillover” effect where not only are sexualized women perceived as less warm and competent, but these negative perceptions also impact other female job candidates who are not sexualized. Previous research has demonstrated that sexualization — where a person’s value is judged based on their sexual appeal — can particularly disadvantage women by affecting how they are perceived in terms of leadership qualities and...
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In recent research published in the journal Violence Against Women, scientists have shed light on the relationship between the belief in conspiracy theories about feminists, sexism, and the acceptance of rape myths. Their findings suggest that individuals harboring higher levels of hostile sexism are more inclined to accept rape myths, particularly when exposed to feminist conspiracy theories. This connection highlights the interplay between political predispositions, sexist ideologies, and conspiracy beliefs in shaping attitudes toward sexual violence. “Conspiracy theories can take an intergr...
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New research published in the European Journal of Social Psychology provides evidence that self-objectification contributes to the “pleasure gap” between men and women during sexual activities. The findings suggest that women’s reduced sexual agency, or the ability to express and act on sexual desires and boundaries, plays a crucial role in this imbalance. Self-objectification is a psychological phenomenon where individuals, particularly women, view themselves primarily through the lens of an external observer, valuing their appearance above their capabilities or inner qualities. This concept ...
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In a new study published in the journal Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, researchers investigated sexualized content on Twitch.tv, a livestreaming giant with a global daily viewership of 3 million. Their analysis of approximately 2,000 livestreams reveals a concerning trend: women are more frequently and intensely self-sexualizing than men, hinting at a broader pattern of ‘pornification’ in digital content to lure audiences. Studies on traditional media (such as TV and movies) have extensively documented the sexualization of women and its consequences. However, the interactive an...
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Are women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers finally on equal footing with men? A comprehensive new study spearheaded by researchers Stephen J. Ceci from Cornell University, Shulamit Kahn from Boston University, and Wendy M. Williams, also from Cornell University, provides a pivotal update on the state of gender bias within academia’s tenure-track positions. This research, published in the journal Psychological Science in the Public Interest, provides evidence that the academic landscape is showing significant strides towards equality, with women now as likely ...
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In an era where the line between science fiction and technological reality increasingly blurs, the prospect of forming bonds with robots has transitioned from the realm of speculative fiction into a topic of serious academic inquiry. A recent study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships offers new insights into how beliefs about social hierarchy and gender norms may influence interest in relationships with robots. The findings indicate that men who endorse negative and antagonistic attitudes towards women demonstrate a significantly greater interest in robosexuality, or ...
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What if the very absence of women in political office is what motivates more women to run for office? New research provides evidence that moments of clear gender exclusion, combined with policy issues directly affecting women, significantly boost women’s motivation to enter the political arena. The findings have been published in American Political Science Review. The “Year of the Woman” in 2018 marked a historic surge in the number of women running for and being elected to the U.S. Congress. This watershed moment was largely a reaction to the 2016 election of Donald Trump, a figure whose cand...
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Research suggesting men are superior to women in certain aspects is often viewed less favorably than research showing the opposite. But why? A recent study examined this issue, finding evidence that perceived harm to women is a key factor driving negative reactions to male-favoring findings. The new study has been published in the International Journal of Psychology. “For the last few years, my lab has been studying how people react to research on sex differences,” said study author Steve Stewart-Williams (@SteveStuWill), a professor of psychology at the University of Nottingham Malaysia. “A v...
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In a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, researchers have identified femmephobia — negative attitudes toward femininity in men — as a stronger predictor of anti-gay behavior among heterosexual men than other commonly cited factors, such as social dominance. This challenges existing frameworks on discrimination and suggests a need for a shift in focus to address these deeply ingrained societal biases. Previous studies on discrimination against gay individuals have concentrated on homophobia and hierarchical views, theorizing that prejudices stem from moral convictions or the bel...
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The journal Sex Roles published a study revealing a significant link between single women’s support for traditional heteronormative dating scripts — and their attitudes toward sexism, feminism, preferences for dominant partners, and their stance on short- term relationships. Conducted across three samples of Australian women, the study highlights how societal expectations around romance are rooted in broader gender attitudes and preferences. Traditional heteronormative dating scripts are a set of societal norms and expectations that dictate how men and women should behave in romantic and sexua...
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