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 ...

A somewhat similar study that also examined kids’ books, this time looking for specific evidence of gender stereotypes, was ...

Men face gender stereotypes while posting on social media. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Dayton’s Andrew Edelblum explains why. Edelblum is an assistant professor of marketing at ...

For better or worse, much of life is categorized along gendered lines: Clothing stores have sections for men and women, certain foods are considered more manly or more feminine and even drinks can ...

A study from Queen Mary University of London reveals that the music and soundscapes used in toy commercials are reinforcing ...

The White House on Wednesday held a symposium highlighting research that cautions against toys and children’s media that reinforce gender stereotypes. “Research shows that children’s interests, ...

Baby gear company Stokke Baby defended a social media post criticizing gender stereotypes after it angered some parents. Stokke shared a short video reel on March 14 on its official Instagram page ...

Gender stereotypes are pervasive in society, influencing how individuals are perceived and how they are expected to behave based on their sex. These stereotypes are not only limiting but can also be ...

Women today may feel they have come a long way since the inequality of the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies. But the shelves of many toy shops paint a very different story. Where once toys may have been ...