Why do large gender disparities exist in certain fields but not others? Research suggests that many factors perpetuate gender disparities, including implicit and explicit biases, a lack of role models and quality mentoring—and ...
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Jan 11, 2018
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Due to the cultural stereotypes that portray 'brilliance' as a male trait, messages that tie success in a particular field, job opportunity, or college major to this trait undermine women's interest in it, shows a new study ...
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Jan 9, 2018
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Women are judged negatively if they choose to take maternity leave - and if they don't - new research suggests.
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May 31, 2017
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Forget that email, suggests one Western researcher. When you want results, look folks in the eye.
Social Sciences
May 11, 2017
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A new report from social psychologists at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Winnipeg suggests people on both sides of the political aisle are similarly motivated to dismiss monetary enticements in ...
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Apr 25, 2017
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How many likes did I get? The rush of self-esteem that comes with the ubiquitous thumbs-up has more people asking that question, as Facebook and other social media sites offer more ways for friends to endorse photos and posts.
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Sep 21, 2016
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Improving race relations starts with understanding whether people feel an incident of racial discrimination was intentional or not, says a new study by UTM management professor Sonia Kang. This applies in situations ranging ...
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Sep 16, 2016
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You don't need a Ph.D. in rhetoric to know that messages from a weak source - a P.T. Barnum-esque carnival barker, for example - typically don't hold much water. But according to new research co-written by a University of ...
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Sep 13, 2016
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Interracial marriage has grown in the United States over the past few decades, and polls show that most Americans are accepting of mixed-race relationships.
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Aug 17, 2016
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Simply telling people that their opinions are based on morality will make them stronger and more resistant to counterarguments, a new study suggests.
Social Sciences
May 31, 2016
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