In Latin America, women are still a minority in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. To understand why, researchers looked at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). They wanted to see how women move up in science careers there. The study mixed numbers and personal stories. It also used ideas from feminist philosophy to see h...
People often talk about boys struggling in school. They say boys are falling behind girls. Some even blame female teachers for this. But is this really true? Let's look at the facts. First, it's not new that girls get better grades. This has been happening for a long time. Even before women could vote, girls were doing better in school. So, why the sudden worry abou...
The world has seen a rise in hip-hop feminism. This movement is more than just music. It's a way of thinking and acting that is changing how women speak up and challenge old ideas about gender. It's happening all over the globe, thanks to the internet and digital platforms. This makes it a powerful tool for women to connect, share, and fight for their rights. The id...
Picture this: a country where old-fashioned ideas about men and women's roles are still strong. This is the reality in Türkiye, where female nurses face unique challenges. These challenges aren't just about their jobs; they're about deeply rooted societal expectations. Women in Türkiye are often expected to be caregivers at home too. So, when they become nu...
People often use facial features to guess someone's sexual orientation. Masculine men and feminine women are usually judged as straight, while feminine men and masculine women are considered not straight. Two studies explored how strongly believing in gender stereotypes affects these judgments. In both studies, participants looked at 80 faces of varying gender typica...