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Anti-gay Prejudice: The More Things Change...

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Are men still more prejudiced toward gay people?

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Friendships With Different Genders Reduce Sexism

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Children’s play partners today are key to how they interact in the world tomorrow.

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Who Deserves What in the Bedroom? Entitlement and the Orgasm Gap

Inequalities can find their way into intimate spheres.

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Hidden but Widespread Gender Biases Emerge in Millions of Words

Computer science tools newly uncover the hidden but pervasive gender biases in language from children’s and adults’ books, TV shows, movies, and even everyday conversations.

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Most Romantic Couples Begin as Friends

Have you ever fallen in love with a friend and eventually became a romantic couple? If so, you’re not alone!

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Get Hitched or Get Ditched? Why Some Marriage Proposals Fail

Man Proposing Engagement Ring and Getting Denied

Timing and expectations can be key when it comes to successfully proposing marriage.

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As Seen on TV? What Americans Really Think About Women Who Have Casual Sex

Americans hold a stereotype about women who have casual sex that is harmful, hard to shake, and also just…incorrect.

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Citizens’ Racism and Sexism ≠ Opposition to Minority and Female Politicians

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You are probably not surprised that racists opposed Barack Obama and sexists disliked Hillary Clinton. But the reason for these is probably not what you think.

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Men Who Look Smart and Women Who Look Attractive Are Judged as More Human

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Looking “human” is not as straightforward as you might think…it depends on your gender and facial appearance.

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Where Do Impostor Feelings Come From?

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Women and early-career academics feel professionally inadequate—like “impostors”—in environments that center brilliance.

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