Kids Draw Female Scientists More Often Than They Did Decades Ago
When asked to draw a scientist, children often reproduce common stereotypes about who scientists are and what they do. However… More
Gender Relations
Women Warm Up Faster to Gay Men Than Straight Guys, Study Suggests
Discussing matters of the heart can be the start of something beautifully platonic between the sexes – so long as the male isn’t interested in more… More
Harassers Tend to Deflect Blame for Their Behavior, Study Suggests
Research aimed at understanding men who sexually harass subordinates in the workplace suggest these individuals are able to convince themselves they’re not to blame for their behavior. … More
People in Power May Pick Up Sexual Signals That Aren’t Really There
Psychological scientists have found that people in positions of power may have be swayed into misperceiving sexual interest from subordinates… More
How Media May Fuel Sexually Harassing Behavior
Men report being more open to engaging in sexually coercive behavior after watching television programming that objectifies and degrades women, a study in Italy shows. … More
Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“Sexual Conflict: Uncovering the Mysteries of the Mating Battleground” by
C. Nathan DeWall; “Religious Engagement and the Good Life” by David G. Myers… More