Sexual bullying among girls: We need to take it seriously
In an online petition launched by Chanel Contos in February, thousands of women have now disclosed instances of sexual harrassment and assault when at school parties. The petition's author was calling for sexual consent to be taught better, and earl.....»»
Can we perceive gender from children"s voices?
The perception of gender in children's voices is of special interest to researchers, because voices of young boys and girls are very similar before the age of puberty. Adult male and female voices are often quite different acoustically, making gender.....»»
Sony And Microsoft Joined By Nintendo’s Doug Bowser In Activision Condemnation
Nintendo has joined Sony and Microsoft in the condemnation of Activision Blizzard following reports of sexual assault and other misconduct. The post Sony And Microsoft Joined By Nintendo’s Doug Bowser In Activision Condemnation appeared first.....»»
Kids, teens believe girls aren"t interested in computer science, study shows
Children as young as age 6 develop ideas that girls are less interested than boys in computer science and engineering—stereotypes that can extend into the late teens and contribute to a gender gap in STEM college courses and related careers......»»
Lawsuit: Tesla is like a “frat house” with “frequent groping on the factory floor”
Female Tesla workers face constant sexual comments and groping, lawsuit says. Enlarge / Tesla's factory in Fremont, California. (credit: Tesla) Tesla Motors was sued yesterday by an employee who alleges that she and other wome.....»»
Staff wellbeing programmes help social relationships and reduce bullying
Programmes aimed at supporting employees' health and wellbeing can also benefit their social relationships and reduce bullying, according to a new study published today......»»
"The Sex Lives of College Girls" is a hilarious, sexy treat
College is supposed to be the best years of your life — which may or may not be true (it's okay to peak later), but it's undeniably an exciting new chapter. For many, college is their first time away from home and family, a chance for reinventi.....»»
Hundreds of Activision Blizzard employees sign petition demanding CEO Bobby Kotick"s resignation
Activision Blizzard's longtime CEO Bobby Kotick is facing mounting pressure from employees to step down amid the company's ongoing sexual harassment scandal......»»
Activision Blizzard CEO faces pressure from employees to step down after report
Activision Blizzard's board of directors reiterated its support of CEO Bobby Kotick after a report raised new allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct at the video game company......»»
Community resources are imperative for young sexual minority men with stressful police exposures
More gay, bisexual, and transgender Black men, also known as sexual minority Black men, are victims of policing stop-and-frisk policies than their Hispanic and white counterparts, according to a new Rutgers study......»»
Activision Blizzard workers walk out in response to allegations against CEO
An article claims that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick knew of reports of sexual misconduct at the company......»»
Teachers" sexist attitudes have a major impact on secondary education
"Girls are expected to work harder, perform better academically and behave better. On the other hand, boys are allowed to get away with worse behavior. In addition, less is expected of them, which discourages many of them from achieving good academic.....»»
American young adults report having fewer sexual partners, higher rates of abstention
A number of behaviors in younger adults that increase risk for the transmission of HIV/AIDS have declined or changed between 2010 and 2020, according to the national Monitoring the Future study......»»
Improving safety for women and girls on public transport
A major collaborative research project between La Trobe University, Monash University's XYX Lab, and RMIT has today released a series of gender-sensitive Toolkits to improve the safety of women and girls on public transport......»»
Study: Impacts of child sex abuse material on the families of offenders
Child sexual abuse material is widely available online, thanks to technological progress and a lack of effective action by internet companies and governments......»»
Facebook to stop targeting ads based on race, sexual orientation, and politics
Facebook said it will remove "sensitive" ad-targeting categories in January. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Facebook today announced it will stop letting advertisers use certain targeting options related to "sensit.....»»
Eleven tries to adjust to SoCal life in underwhelming Stranger Things S4 teaser
There are surfer dudes, roller rinks, mean girls, and some pretty disastrous haircuts The fourth season of Stranger Things will debut on Netflix in 2022. It's Stranger Things Day, marking the anniversary of Will Byers' mysterious disappe.....»»
The best gifts for teenage girls, according to teenage girls
Trends among teenage girls are an ever-changing hellscape. Even millennials — people who are not that old, thank you — can have trouble navigating the world that's ruled by TikTok and seemingly untouched by The Awkward Phase.Fun.....»»
Division of tasks in Paleolithic groups not influenced by energy expenditure differences between boys and girls
Researchers from the Paleophysiology and Ecology of Hominins and Paleoecology of Mammals groups at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) have recently published a paper in the journal Human Nature in which they hig.....»»
Activision CEO cuts own pay to $62,500 amid company"s sexual harassment lawsuit
In a letter published on Activision Blizzard's investor relations page, Kotick asks the board of directors to cut his total compensation to $62,500 until it determines the company has achieved "transformational gender-related goals" along with a seri.....»»
Only 27.5% of adult victims of child sexual abuse tell someone about the experience while still a child
Three researchers of the University of Malaga have just published a paper that brings to light sexual abuse experiences suffered in childhood by more than a thousand Spanish adults –according to a sample that is representative of the Spanish popula.....»»