Latest about gender
Gender-Confirmation Surgeries on the Rise in US
The number of surgeries done to confirm a person's gender identity, also referred to as sex reassignment surgeries, has increased in recent years.
What Is Estrogen?
Estrogens are hormones that that are important for sexual and reproductive development, mainly in women. They are also referred to as female sex hormones.
Supremely Annoying: Female SCOTUS Justices Get Interrupted More
Just because a judge makes it to the Supreme Court, that doesn't mean the person gets to speak freely: A new study finds that female justices are interrupted more than male justices.
Back to the '50s? Many Teens Say Man Should Be in Charge at Home
Today's high school seniors believe in gender equality at work, but are becoming more traditional in their beliefs about home life.
Combatting Stereotypes: How to Talk to Your Children
For young children, how we speak is often more important than what we say. Even 'positive' generalizations can lead children to adopt negative stereotypes.
7 Ways Depression Differs in Men and Women
Depression can strike men and women in different ways, research shows. A better understanding of the differences between the sexes may help those with depression, researchers say.
Women Held Important Role in 'America's 1st City,' Burial Mound Reveals
The remains of women and a child have been discovered at a burial mound at Cahokia, considered North America's first city, which previously was thought to hold only men, researchers say.
'Doctor Who' Scientists: How Do Women Measure Up?
Does sci-fi show "Doctor Who" portray male and female scientists as equally competent?
