Search results for benevolent sexism

Social Sciences Jul 25, 2018

Despite negative consequences, benevolent sexism helps in search for mate

Some women may like it when a man opens the door on a first date or offers to pay the bill at dinner, while others may find the gestures insulting.

Social Sciences Mar 21, 2018

Op-ed says Clinton may have lost election due to 'systemic gender discrimination'

Despite being described by former U.S. President Barack Obama as the most-qualified presidential nominee in U.S. history, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 campaign for the highest office in the land. ...

Social Sciences Feb 2, 2018

Holding on to patriarchy-reinforcing beliefs comes at a price

Some men categorize women into two groups: either they are chaste, nurturing and good, or they are promiscuous, manipulative, and out to seduce them. This polarizing "Madonna-Whore dichotomy" is grounded in a man's desire ...

Social Sciences Oct 26, 2016

Why do so many women oppose feminism? A psychologist explains

Just when you thought sexism was a thing of the past, revelations about Donald Trump bragging about groping women hit the news. Yet only 13 per cent of female Republicans think he should stop campaigning for the presidency. ...

Social Sciences May 13, 2015

Latin-American immigrants 'social climate' is more tolerant to intimate partner violence

Spanish researchers have conducted studies to find out if there are any differences between Latin American immigrants and Spaniards who have been convicted of violence against women, with regard to their attitudes toward, ...

Internet Oct 31, 2014

Five ways to fight online abuse with good manners

Online and social media's capacity to enable anyone to communicate their ideas and views is much celebrated. So why do so many people feel nervous about getting involved with online debate?

Social Sciences Oct 7, 2014

Acknowledging appearance reduces bias when beauties apply for masculine jobs

Past research shows physical beauty can be detrimental to women applying for masculine jobs. But belles can put the brakes on discrimination by acknowledging their looks during an interview, according to a new study led by ...

Social Sciences Aug 11, 2013

Study examines beliefs about who should pay for dates

Chapman University's David Frederick will present new research at the 108th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association that examines men's and women's beliefs about who should pay for dates during courtship, ...

Social Sciences Jan 16, 2013

Popping the question is his job: When it comes to marriage proposals, young men and women hold fast to traditional views

Would women rather "pop the question?" Apparently not. With marriage proposals in the air around the new year, researchers at UC Santa Cruz report that both women and men tend to hold traditional views when it comes to marriage ...

Other Nov 29, 2010

Spanish experts demand better gender-equality training for the police

According to a new study by the University of Valencia (UV, Spain), "it is necessary to raise the awareness and level of training of the police in the area of violence against women". Researchers analysed the influence of ...

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