Stereotypes about what boys and girls supposedly like aren’t hard to find. Toy advertisements send signals that science and electronic toys are intended for boys rather than girls. Computer scientists ...

This special series focuses on important community issues, innovative solutions to societal challenges, and people and non-profit groups making an impact through technology. by Lisa Stiffler on Nov 29 ...

The origins of societal gender roles began from the beginnings of humankind, where there were both women and men. The roles of gender has been shaped by society, leading to stereotypical gender norms ...

Fields like math are close to having gender parity, yet the nation is still failing to diversify computer science and engineering. Stereotypes about what boys and girls supposedly like aren’t hard to ...

In the intricate tapestry of human emotions, a longstanding societal expectation dictates that men should refrain from shedding tears — a norm perpetuated across generations. Despite commendable ...

Persistent, outdated, and harmful stereotypes about Asian women continue to permeate Western media and culture. The images are ubiquitous: the "discreet," "demure," or "submissive" figure, often ...

Living life as a woman means facing a series of challenges that often feel like uphill battles. These challenges, both visible and hidden, persist regardless of age or stage in life. From being ...

Gender socialization is a fundamental development aspect, shaping how people perceive themselves and interact with the world. Gender socialization is the process of a person learning and internalizing ...

Gender nonconforming individuals do not comply with societal stereotypes of how they “should” look or behave based on binary – male and female – gender roles. This article will explain what the term ...

The Community Life Project, a non-governmental organisation based in Imo State, has urged youths in the state to break away from long-standing societal stereotypes that hinder the development of ...

Allison Master receives funding from the National Science Foundation and the U. S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not ...