Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Outdated gender norms are like those old clothes in your closet that you hang onto just because they've been there forever. You ...

The World Bank’s “I Want to Break Free” shows that gender-equal laws alone cannot transform women’s economic lives unless ...

You might not have ever told your daughter about the social norm of girls playing with dolls, but one day she tells you its her favourite toy. Is this society's doing? Or something in nature?

My relationship with bras was misaligned from the start. Victoria’s Secret didn’t carry my bra size and rather than letting me know this pertinent information, they crammed me into a bra they stocked.

Powerful. Problematic. Caring. Logical. Would you assign these words to a specific gender, and if so, which one? That’s what SheKnows asked our Teen Council — and their answers provided a fascinating ...

Toronto, ON - A new research study out of the University of Toronto sheds light on the intricate relationship between conformity to masculine gender norms and muscle dysmorphia symptomatology among a ...

The marginalization of women can often be linked to certain embedded informal norms, especially in collectivist communities in developing countries. Understanding the roots and processes of ...

A Nigerian development and gender-based violence analyst, Dr. Otive Igbuzor, has spoken on the topic of feminism, claiming ...

The world of fashion has always been a playground for creative expression, and androgynous style stands as one of its most intriguing themes. Blurring the lines between traditional gender roles, this ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Despite the growing interest in issues relating to gender norms, few studies have targeted men and women in intimate relationships. Using the ...

When customers book hair appointments at Chicago’s Logan Parlor, owner Jamie DiGrazia asks only two questions: How long is your hair, and how long do you want it to be? These questions may seem simple ...

Halloween is an opportunity for pushing against the limits of gender roles, allowing for exploration, self-expression, and stepping into roles beyond the confines of our day-to-day lives. It permits ...