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Gender studies

Gender studies/Mental health/Public health

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD): The silent struggle too many face alone

Serena Habib Aly Bailey Meridith Griffin
February 19, 2025

An interview-based study reveals how PMDD disrupts lives with exhaustion and emotional turmoil. Yet, medical support remains lacking. Recognition is overdue.

The study shows men objectify Black and White women differently. Fully clothed Black women face higher objectification, while scantily clad White women are more objectified.
Gender studies/Psychology/Sexual health

Racial bias in the sexual objectification of women

Olivia Duchow Ariel J. Mosley
August 6, 2024

The study shows men objectify Black and White women differently. Fully clothed Black women face higher objectification, while scantily clad White women are more objectified.

Despite high growth, India faces unprecedented wealth disparities, joblessness, and ecological damage. Neglecting new workers' plight exacerbates these issues. Urgent measures needed for inclusive growth.
Economics/Gender studies/Sustainability studies

India’s growth masks deep inequalities, revealing an urgent need for inclusive solutions

Indira Hirway
June 20, 2024

Despite high growth, India faces unprecedented wealth disparities, joblessness, and ecological damage. Neglecting new workers' plight exacerbates these issues. Urgent measures are needed for inclusive growth.

Asian studies/Gender studies/Internet studies/Social media

Exploring the potential impact of selfie angles on dating websites

Shufen Xing Rong Bai Lijing He
May 15, 2024

Selfie angle choices reflect the evolutionary process and socio-cultural values and influence perceptions of attractiveness in dating and mate selection.

Business/Gender studies/Management

The role of necessity-based female entrepreneurship in job creation

Wei Deng Stephen X. Zhang Wei Wang
April 22, 2024

Against all odds, necessity-based female entrepreneurship catalyses job growth, challenging traditional gender roles and fostering economic empowerment.

Navigating the gender maze highlighting women’s power and marital bliss in China
Asian studies/Economics/Gender studies/Public policy/Sociology

Navigating the gender maze highlighting women’s power and marital bliss in China

Steven Zhongwu Li
April 14, 2024

Unveiling complexities, research exposes how women’s empowerment in decision-making doesn’t always translate to marital satisfaction.

Do media narratives shape our views on teacher-student abuse? Unveil the influence of gender bias on perceptions.
Gender studies/Psychology

Addressing gender bias in the narrative of teacher-student sexual crimes 

Charlotte Houghton
March 14, 2024

Do media narratives shape our views on teacher-student abuse? Unveil the influence of gender bias on perceptions.

Research explores perceptions and challenges, urging increased female participation for equitable AI development.
Artificial intelligence/Ethics/Gender studies/Philosophy/Robotics

Breaking binary code: Navigating gender and feminist frontiers in artificial intelligence

Shailendra Kumar Sanghamitra Choudhury
January 5, 2024

Research explores perceptions and challenges, urging increased female participation for equitable AI development.

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Business/Gender studies/Management

How gender impacts workplace knowledge sharing

Paola Zappa Tatiana Andreeva
October 5, 2023

How does gender impact knowledge sharing at work?

Pop psychology advice claims to demonstrate ways for individuals to achieve more fulfilling romantic relationships by instructing them in “managing their emotions” instead of relying on traditional gender roles.
Gender studies/Middle East studies/Social media/Sociology

“Make masculinity great again”: Politics of marriage in Turkey’s Islamic pop psychology

Feyda Sayan-Cengiz
August 29, 2023

How does Islamic pop psychology in Turkey blend gender roles with advice for marital happiness? Is this approach empowering or reinforcing inequalities?

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