Tag: gender
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Brian Earp, Yale University – Pain and Gender
On This Student Spotlight: Does our sex determine how our pain is measured? Brian Earp, PhD candidate in philosophy and psychology at Yale University, undertakes an experiment to find out. Brian is pursuing a joint Ph.D. in philosophy and psychology, having received his undergraduate degree in cognitive science from Yale, a master’s degree in psychology…
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Minita Sanghvi, Skidmore College – Gender and Biases in Politics
Women in politics face a wide swath of biases. Minita Sanghvi, Assistant Professor in Management and Business Department at Skidmore College, looks into this statement with many women entering the political fray this year. Minita Sanghvi, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Management and Business Department at Skidmore College, where she teaches business, marketing,…
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Anthony Corbeill, University of Kansas – Gender in Rome
Why are some objects described as feminine and other masculine? Anthony Corbeill, Professor of Classics at the University of Kansas, delves into this question and whether things are changing. Anthony Corbeill is a Professor of Classics at the University of Kansas. His research focuses on classical languages, Roman literature and cultural history. He has published…
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Lisa Dinella, Monmouth University – Gendered Toys
Growing up, did you play with girls’ toys or boys’ toys? Lisa Dinella, a psychologist at Monmouth University, is studying the nature of gendered toys. Lisa M. Dinella is an associate professor of psychology at Monmouth University in New Jersey. She studies how toys and the media impact children’s gender identities. Dr. Dinella’s interest in…
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Ritch Savin-Williams, Cornell University – Sexuality Spectrum
Human sexuality seems to be growing increasingly complex as the days go by. Ritch Savin-Williams, a psychologist at Cornell University, offers a new perspective on the topic. Ritch C. Savin-Williams is a developmental psychology professor of Human Development and Director of the Sex & Gender Lab at Cornell University. He received the Ph.D. from the…
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David Cotter, Union College – Gender Inequality Trends
Are we getting closer towards achieving gender equality or have the trends begun to reverse? Dr. David Cotter, chair of Union College’s sociology department, dissects shifting attitudes toward gender bias. Dr. David A. Cotter is Professor of Sociology at Union College. His research focuses on stratification and inequality, particularly rural poverty, and work-related gender inequality.…
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Jessica Remedios, Tufts University – The Stigma of Prejudice
Prejudice is a highly complicated and nuanced concept. Dr. Jessica Remedios, assistant professor of psychology at Tufts University, examines the perplexing issue of prejudice by taking a look at the variables present in nearly all social interactions. Dr. Jessica Remedios is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Director of the Social Identity and Stigma (SIS)…