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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.

Round for Round: Women's Drinking Rates Catching Up to Men's
By Sara G. Miller published
Men are still the big drinkers in the United States, but the gender gap is closing.
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