The word "stereotype" probably brings to mind a lot of emotionally charged ideas. Understanding better what stereotypes are ...

In Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published in the journal Child Development Perspectives synthesized recent research on ...

Stereotypes are tied to deeply entrenched narratives that fail to capture a more complex truth. These oversimplified ideas are reinforced by one-sided stories. Case in point: The stereotypes that ...

I’ve attended a number of talks on stereotypes; I’ve read many more papers in which the word was used; I’ve seen still more instances where the term has been used outside of academic settings in ...

It's been almost exactly 15 years since Lehmann Brothers declared bankruptcy, marking the height of the financial crisis. Since then, we've entered the era of the "polycrisis"—where several ...

EVANSTON, Ill. --- Researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Bern in Switzerland have conducted the first cross-temporal, multinational study to compare views of gender using data ...

As the newest federal holiday on the block, Juneteenth isn’t (yet) in the lexicon of many Americans, particularly those who are not Black. As more states and companies celebrate, that should change.

Sexism is prejudice or discrimination based on a person’s sex or gender. It can lead to many harmful behaviors, from acts of violence to subtle comments that reinforce stereotypes. All manifestations ...

The first panel featured three presentations about the scientific knowledge regarding stereotypes in aging and disability as well as their impact. Becca Levy, a professor of epidemiology and ...