Implicit bias is a term that’s being used with increasing frequency, and you may nod your head when you hear it but not fully understand it. So, what is implicit bias, exactly? Psychologists define it ...

Men who were trained to associate communal traits with their own gender subsequently identified more with these traits themselves, according to new research published in Self & Identity. Caring, ...

Men are more likely than are women to be seen as "brilliant," finds a new study measuring global perceptions linked to gender. The work concludes that these stereotyped views are an instance of ...

A new study digs into 25 languages to explore the gender stereotypes in language that undermine efforts to support equality across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers. Despite ...

A study shows that recruitment of women is affected when members of a scientific evaluation committee deny that gender discrimination is a problem. (Courtesy: iStock/skynesher) Members of scientific ...

Implicit bias is an unconscious assumption or stereotype that influences our perception of others. Even though you don't realize it, this can lead you to favor or disfavor a certain person, or group ...

What can be done about negative stereotypes that portray older adults as out-of-touch, useless, feeble, incompetent, pitiful and irrelevant? From late-night TV comedy shows where supposedly clueless ...

Dr. Tamika Cross was on her way to Minneapolis when a patient onboard had a medical emergency. Dr. Cross had quickly rushed to the patient when the flight attendant called for a doctor, only to be ...

We are excited to announce that the Center for Equity and Inclusion (CEI) will host the Inclusive Student Leadership Workshop Series this fall semester. We believe this series would greatly benefit ...

Men are more likely than are women to be seen as "brilliant," finds a new study measuring global perceptions linked to gender. The work concludes that these stereotyped views are an instance of ...