Gender
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Why We Need to Stop Talking About Work-Life Balance As a 'Female' Struggle
By Stephanie Pappas published
Men and women struggle similarly to balance work and family, meaning that "having it all" is not solely a female struggle.
That's a Woman's Job: How Do Certain Careers Acquire a Gender?
By Sarah Thebaud published
Why do we consider some occupations 'male' and other 'female'? New research sheds some light on how giving jobs genders hurts everyone, men included.
Transgender Military Ban: 5 Facts That Rebut Trump’s Claims
By Sara G. Miller published
President Donald Trump said today (July 26) that transgender individuals could not serve in the military.
Yes, Dads Give Kids Less-Healthy Food: Here's Why
By Sara G. Miller published
New research shows that dads really do make less-healthy choices when feeding the family — and this can take a toll on moms.
Why Do Men Have Nipples?
By Laura Geggel published
Men can't nurse babies, so why on Earth do they have nipples?
Hair Regrowth Products for Women & Men: Who Pays More?
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Products aimed at regrowing hair cost more when they are marketed to women than when they are marketed to men, a new study finds.
Sleepiness and Snoring Tougher for Women, Study Suggests
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Sleep disorders may affect women more severely than men.
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