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Unequal Division of Labor in Marriage Ups Risk of Divorce
By Cari Nierenberg published
As the expectations for husbands and wives have changed over time, so have the factors that may affect a couple's risk of divorce, a new study shows.

Transgender Identity Is Not a Mental Health Disorder, Study Finds
By Sara G. Miller published
People who have a transgender identity should not be considered as having a mental health disorder, according to a new study from Mexico.

Men with Long Work Hours Cause Families to Suffer
By Tia Ghose published
Women with families generally feel more rushed than men, largely because their male partners work long hours and leave household labor to them.

Male Doctors, Female Nurses: Subconscious Stereotypes Hard to Budge
By Stephanie Pappas published
Even when people are faced with cold, hard facts, stereotypes hang tight.

Income Inequality: Is There a Grooming Gap?
By Sara G. Miller published
A recent study suggests that appearance matters when it comes to income — but putting more effort into how you look has a bigger payoff for women.

The Weird History of Gender-Segregated Bathrooms
By Stephanie Pappas published
Gender-segregated bathrooms originally arose to allow women to travel more widely in public spaces.

Women in Combat: Physical Differences May Mean Uphill Battle
By Tia Ghose published
The military has officially opened all combat positions to both men and women, but there are still big differences in the strength of average men and women.
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