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Study Highlights the Preferential Promotion of White Men in Academic Medicine

Study Highlights the Preferential Promotion of White Men in Academic Medicine

In an analysis of more than 673,000 medical school graduates, a new study has found White men receive more promotions in academic medicine than women, even though Asian, Black, and White women are more likely to receive entry-level medical school appointments.

Study Finds Girls Believe Women Scientists Are More Knowledge Than Male Scientists

Study Finds Girls Believe Women Scientists Are More Knowledge Than Male Scientists

Earlier studies have found that both boys and girls were more likely to believe men were better scientists than women. However, a new study from the University of Louisville has found girls are now more likely to think women are better than men at STEM.

Women Faculty Are More Likely to Pursue Entrepreneurial Projects That Address Societal Challenges

Women Faculty Are More Likely to Pursue Entrepreneurial Projects That Address Societal Challenges

Scholars at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have found women faculty are more interested in pursuing entrepreneurship when its primary purpose is framed as addressing societal issues rather than starting a business venture.

The Gender Gap in Negotiating Skills Exists in Children as Young as Six Years Old

The Gender Gap in Negotiating Skills Exists in Children as Young as Six Years Old

Psychologists from New York University and Boston College have found boys are more likely than girls to ask for bigger bonuses for completing the same work.

Global Study Reveals Sexism is Harmful to Men, Women, and Nations

Global Study Reveals Sexism is Harmful to Men, Women, and Nations

A new study has uncovered a positive correlation between countries with prevalent sexism and “generally dysfunctional national outcomes,” including lower life expectancies for both men and women.

Experiencing Racial Microaggressions During Pregnancy Linked to High Blood Pressure in Postpartum Women

Experiencing Racial Microaggressions During Pregnancy Linked to High Blood Pressure in Postpartum Women

Postpartum women from underrepresented backgrounds who report experiences with racial microaggressions during pregnancy or delivery and who live in communities with historically high levels of structural racism are significantly more likely to experience high blood pressure.

Women Continue to Represent the Majority of U.S. Medical School Students

Women Continue to Represent the Majority of U.S. Medical School Students

In 2024, women represented the majority of total applicants, first-time applicants, matriculants, and enrollments at U.S. medical schools.

How Artificial Intelligence Could Help Improve Breast Cancer Detection

How Artificial Intelligence Could Help Improve Breast Cancer Detection

A new study has found using AI tools in breast cancer screenings greatly increases the chance of detecting the disease, suggesting an urgent need to integrate the emerging technology into mammography screening practices.

Women Own One-Fifth of Employer Businesses in the United States

Women Own One-Fifth of Employer Businesses in the United States

In 2022, there were roughly 5.9 million employer firms in the United States. About 1.3 million of these firms were owned by women.

Study Finds Women Scientists Are Viewed as More Likable and Trustworthy Than Male Scientists

Study Finds Women Scientists Are Viewed as More Likable and Trustworthy Than Male Scientists

According to a recent study, when scientific messaging comes from a woman scientist, people are more likely to perceive them as likable, competent, and trustworthy compared to male scientists.

How Differences in Media Framing Influences Women's Response to Political Gender Gaps

How Differences in Media Framing Influences Women’s Response to Political Gender Gaps

When the media frames women’s underrepresentation in politics as “men’s overrepresentation,” women viewers have stronger negative responses and are more likely to express desire to take action against the gender gap.

The Gender Gap in Employment and Salaries for Doctoral Recipients

The Gender Gap in Employment and Salaries for Doctoral Recipients

For 2023 doctoral recipients who had a job offer, 41.5 percent of women had accepted positions in the academic arena. In 2008, 58.2 percent of women who earned doctorates had secured an academic appointment by the time they were awarded their doctoral degree.

The Average Woman Is Responsible for Nearly Three-Quarters of Her Family's "Mental Load"

The Average Woman Is Responsible for Nearly Three-Quarters of Her Family’s “Mental Load”

A new study has found that women carry, on average, 71 percent of their families’ domestic cognitive labor – the planning prior to physical tasks that must be done to keep a household functioning.

Indiana University Report Examines Women's Philanthropy in the Twenty-First Century

Indiana University Report Examines Women’s Philanthropy in the Twenty-First Century

The study’s authors conclude that “the changing dynamics of philanthropy and the household call for an ongoing commitment to exploring how gender shapes generosity and how research insights can be used to create a more vibrant and resilient philanthropic landscape.”

Women Are 40 Percent of the Homeless Population in the United States

Women Are 40 Percent of the Homeless Population in the United States

A new report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development finds that just over 300,000 women and girls were considered homeless in 2024. There were 60,000 homeless people who said they were victims of domestic violence.

The Gender Gap in Self-Reported Leadership Skills on LinkedIn

The Gender Gap in Self-Reported Leadership Skills on LinkedIn

Even when controlling for their occupation and company, women were 16 percent less likely than their male peers to list leadership skills on their LinkedIn profiles.

Women Born in "Sexist" U.S. States Are More Likely to Experience Faster Cognitive Decline

Women Born in “Sexist” U.S. States Are More Likely to Experience Faster Cognitive Decline

Scholars from Columbia University have found women born in U.S. states with a high level of structural sexism may experience cognitive decline earlier in life than women born in other states.

Women CEOs Are More Likely Than Male Counterparts to Prioritize Relational Corporate Social Responsibility

Women CEOs Are More Likely Than Male Counterparts to Prioritize Relational Corporate Social Responsibility

A new study has found women CEOs are more likely than male CEOs to prioritize corporate social responsibility initiatives that directly impact people, including efforts relating to diversity, employees, and communities.

The Percentage of Women Among Workplace Fatalities Edged Up in 2023

The Percentage of Women Among Workplace Fatalities Edged Up in 2023

According to a new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women made up 8.5 percent of all workplace fatalities but accounted for 18.3 percent of homicides at work in 2023. This was up by three percentage points from 2022.

First-Year Law School Enrollments: Women Outnumber Men in All Racial and Ethnic Groups

First-Year Law School Enrollments: Women Outnumber Men in All Racial and Ethnic Groups

The number of entering first-year students was 39,689, up nearly 5 percent from 2023. Of these, 22,260 were women. Thus, women made up 56 percent of all entering students at U.S. law schools.

Universities That Awarded More Than 300 Doctorates to Women From 2019-2023

Universities That Awarded More Than 300 Doctorates to Women From 2019-2023

A total of 17 universities awarded more than 300 doctorates to women during the five-year span from 2019 to 2023. Of these, women earned a majority of the doctorates at only three institutions: Walden University, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Georgia.

Unconscious Gender Bias Against Women Professors Persists in Student Evaluations

Unconscious Gender Bias Against Women Professors Persists in Student Evaluations

Across several alternative methods of evaluations, students are more likely to negatively review women professors than male faculty.

By Age 6, Children Develop Gender Stereotypes About Boys' and Girls' STEM Aptitudes

By Age 6, Children Develop Gender Stereotypes About Boys’ and Girls’ STEM Aptitudes

A new study has found that by age 6, children are more likely to believe boys are better than girls at computing, engineering, and physics. However, they are more likely to believe girls are better at math and biology.

The Large Gender Gap in Doctoral Awards in Specific Disciplines

The Large Gender Gap in Doctoral Awards in Specific Disciplines

While women earned 47 percent of all doctorates awarded by universities in the United States, there was a huge gender gap in many specific disciplines.

United Nations Report Finds Most Femicides Are Committed by Intimate Partners and Family Members

United Nations Report Finds Most Femicides Are Committed by Intimate Partners and Family Members

According to the United Nation’s findings, roughly 140 women are killed by an intimate partner or family member every day, equating to one woman or girl every 10 minutes.

Study Finds Women Leaders Encounter 30 Distinct Types of Discrimination in the Workplace

Study Finds Women Leaders Encounter 30 Distinct Types of Discrimination in the Workplace

Led by Amy Diehl of Wilson College in Pennsylvania, Leanne Dzubinski of Westmont College in California,, and Amber Stephenson of Clarkson University in New York, a new study has identified 30 distinct forms of discrimination encountered by women leaders in four women-dominated industries where men represent the majority of leadership roles.

Women Continue to Earn More Than Half of All Doctorates Awarded to U.S. Citizens

Women Continue to Earn More Than Half of All Doctorates Awarded to U.S. Citizens

If we exclude data for foreign students and restrict the data to U.S. citizens and permanent residents of this country, we find that 18,893 women earned doctorates in 2023. This was 53.1 percent of all doctoral recipients among U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Highly Selective Universities Make Progress in Closing the STEM Gender Gap While Others Fall Behind

Highly Selective Universities Make Progress in Closing the STEM Gender Gap While Others Fall Behind

The country’s most selective universities have made great progress in closing the gender gap in students studying physics, engineering, and computer science. However, the gap has significantly widened at less selective institutions.

Study Finds Some Viewers Dismiss Brilliant Women Characters as Unrealistic

Study Finds Some Viewers Dismiss Brilliant Women Characters as Unrealistic

People who hold strong gender biases against women’s intelligence are more likely to dismiss a genius woman TV or movie character as unrealistic, even when the character is based on a real-life individual.

The Status of Women's Representation in American Law School Faculty

The Status of Women’s Representation in American Law School Faculty

According to a study by the Association of American Law Schools and the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago, women represent the majority of early to mid-career law school professors, but still lag behind in tenured roles.

The Surging Gender Gap in Educational Attainment Among Young Americans

The Surging Gender Gap in Educational Attainment Among Young Americans

Across all major racial groups, women between the ages of 24 and 35 are more likely to hold a bachelor’s degree than men in the same age group.

Study Finds a Quarter of New Mothers Fall Asleep Unexpectedly While Breastfeeding

Study Finds a Quarter of New Mothers Fall Asleep Unexpectedly While Breastfeeding

According to a new study led by the University of Virginia, more than 28 percent of new mothers fall asleep while breastfeeding. Among those who do, over 83 percent did so unintentionally. This can be dangerous for their infants.

How U.S. Laws and Policies Affect High School Students' College Decisions

How U.S. Laws and Policies Affect High School Students’ College Decisions

According to a new study from CollegeIQ, women high school students are most concerned than men about campus gun laws and state abortion laws when considering what colleges to apply to.

How the Pandemic Affected Breastfeeding Habits of Mothers From Diverse Socioeconomic Backgrounds

How the Pandemic Affected Breastfeeding Habits of Mothers From Diverse Socioeconomic Backgrounds

According to a new study, a third of participants said the pandemic’s stay-at-home orders positively affected their breastfeeding habits. However, many women from underrepresented backgrounds had to return to in-person work early, limiting their breastfeeding duration compared to mothers who worked remotely.

Study Examines Perception of Higher Education Among Young Women in Utah

Study Examines Perception of Higher Education Among Young Women in Utah

Utah has the widest gender pay gap in the United States. As a result, high school women in Utah are significantly more concerned than their male peers about the financial burdens associated with attending college.