Fewer women receive research grants—but the reasons are more complicated than you'd think
It likely comes as no surprise that women receive a smaller share of research funding than men. But untangling the underlying reasons is no small feat.
It likely comes as no surprise that women receive a smaller share of research funding than men. But untangling the underlying reasons is no small feat.
Economics & Business
May 23, 2023
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A new report shows that Hong Kong public opinion on same-sex couples' rights has changed markedly over the past ten years. Earlier this year, 60% of Hong Kong people said they supported same-sex marriage, while only 17% said ...
Social Sciences
May 17, 2023
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Black adults—particularly Black women—with higher levels of education and experiences of discrimination and crime are more likely to own a firearm, according to a study by the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at ...
Social Sciences
May 16, 2023
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Male friendships are often presented in the media and popular culture as relatively superficial, competitive and lacking in emotional depth.
Social Sciences
May 10, 2023
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Women researchers received substantially less funding in grant awards than men—an average of about $342,000 compared to men's $659,000, according to a large meta-analysis of studies on the topic.
Other
May 3, 2023
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Most of us think we know what we mean when we talk about "traditional masculinity". A term commonly used to describe a broad range of men's traits and behavior, it includes things like violence and aggression, emotional restraint, ...
Social Sciences
Apr 13, 2023
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Thot. White knight. Red pilled. Cuck. Beta. Soyboy. Unicorn. Chad.
Social Sciences
Apr 6, 2023
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Leaving a corporate job to join a startup can be a difficult decision. New University of Minnesota research suggests those in dual-career households may be more willing to consider such opportunities, but gender norms and ...
Social Sciences
Apr 3, 2023
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Parents, teachers and politicians are worried about the appeal of so-called "online misogyny influencers" to boys and young men.
Social Sciences
Mar 24, 2023
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Twitter may hold a key to pinpointing precise neighborhoods where systemic racism and homophobia have taken hold, allowing researchers to measure the mental-health impact on diverse groups of people who spend time in those ...
Social Sciences
Mar 22, 2023
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