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Effects of Mandatory Sexual Misconduct Training on University Campuses

A state university’s sexual misconduct training decreased female students’ intention to report sexual misconduct.

Mala Htun, Francesca R. Jensenius, Melanie Sayuri Dominguez, Justine Tinkler, Carlos Contreras (2022)
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Paid Family Leave Effects on Breastfeeding: A Quasi-Experimental Study of US Policies

Paid family leave policies modestly increased the likelihood of exclusively breastfeeding at 6 months among married, White, higher-income, and older mothers.

Rita Hamad, Sepideh Modrek, Justin S. White (2019)
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Does tipping facilitate sexual objectification? The effect of tips on sexual harassment of bar and restaurant servers

Sex-based harassment towards a fictionalized female bartender was seen as more acceptable by participants when the worker received tips.  

Olivier Klein, Camila Arnal, Sarah Eagan, Philippe Bernard, Sarah J. Gervais (2021)
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New Evidence on the Effects of Mandatory Waiting Periods for Abortion

In Tennessee, mandatory waiting periods resulted in higher second-trimester abortions and overall reduction in abortion rates. 

Jason M. Lindo, Mayra Pineda-Torres (2021)
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Increasing the perceived malleability of gender bias using a modified Video Intervention for Diversity in STEM (VIDS)

Programs highlighting the pervasiveness of gender bias may contribute to the mindset that gender bias cannot be changed. However, discussing concrete tools for addressing bias in such trainings can promote participants' belief in their ability to take action to address bias.

Erin P. Hennes, Evava S. Pietri, Corinne A Moss-Racusin, Katherine A. Mason, John F. Dovidio, Victoria L Brescoll, April H. Bailey, Jo Handelsman (2018)
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The Influence of Female Directors on Product Recall Decisions

Having more women on the board leads to companies being more proactive about minor defects and more responsive to major defects in their products.

Kaitlin D. Wowak, George P. Ball, Corinne Post, David J. Ketchen Jr. (2020)
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Perceptions of women of color who claim compound discrimination: Interpersonal judgments and perceived credibility

Claims of compound discrimination (from women of color suffering from sexism and racism) are perceived as neither more troublemaking nor less credible than claims of sexism or racism alone

Jessica D. Remedios, Samantha H. Snyder, Charles A. Lizza (2016)
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Benefit-Finding Improves Well-Being among Women Who Have Experienced Gender Discrimination

Encouraging women to reflect on the lessons of past experiences of sexist discrimination can improve subjective well-being, while also motivating action for positive change. 

Ariel J. Mosley, Nyla R. Branscombe (2020)
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What’s in a Pronoun: Exploring Gender Pronouns as an Organizational Identity-Safety cue among Sexual and Gender minorities

The inclusion of gender pronouns in organization materials can serve as an effective identity-safety cue to gender and sexual minorities. 

India R. Johnson, Evava S. Pietri, David M. Buck, Roua Daas (2021)
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And the Children Shall Lead: Gender Diversity and Performance in Venture Capital

When senior partners have more daughters, their venture capital firms hire more women, improving deal and fund performance. 

Sophie Calder Wang, Paul A. Gompers (2021)
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Effects of Mandatory Sexual Misconduct Training on University Campuses

A state university’s sexual misconduct training decreased female students’ intention to report sexual misconduct.

Mala Htun, Francesca R. Jensenius, Melanie Sayuri Dominguez, Justine Tinkler, Carlos Contreras (2022)
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Does tipping facilitate sexual objectification? The effect of tips on sexual harassment of bar and restaurant servers

Sex-based harassment towards a fictionalized female bartender was seen as more acceptable by participants when the worker received tips.  

Olivier Klein, Camila Arnal, Sarah Eagan, Philippe Bernard, Sarah J. Gervais (2021)
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Increasing the perceived malleability of gender bias using a modified Video Intervention for Diversity in STEM (VIDS)

Programs highlighting the pervasiveness of gender bias may contribute to the mindset that gender bias cannot be changed. However, discussing concrete tools for addressing bias in such trainings can promote participants' belief in their ability to take action to address bias.

Erin P. Hennes, Evava S. Pietri, Corinne A Moss-Racusin, Katherine A. Mason, John F. Dovidio, Victoria L Brescoll, April H. Bailey, Jo Handelsman (2018)
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Perceptions of women of color who claim compound discrimination: Interpersonal judgments and perceived credibility

Claims of compound discrimination (from women of color suffering from sexism and racism) are perceived as neither more troublemaking nor less credible than claims of sexism or racism alone

Jessica D. Remedios, Samantha H. Snyder, Charles A. Lizza (2016)
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What’s in a Pronoun: Exploring Gender Pronouns as an Organizational Identity-Safety cue among Sexual and Gender minorities

The inclusion of gender pronouns in organization materials can serve as an effective identity-safety cue to gender and sexual minorities. 

India R. Johnson, Evava S. Pietri, David M. Buck, Roua Daas (2021)
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Paid Family Leave Effects on Breastfeeding: A Quasi-Experimental Study of US Policies

Paid family leave policies modestly increased the likelihood of exclusively breastfeeding at 6 months among married, White, higher-income, and older mothers.

Rita Hamad, Sepideh Modrek, Justin S. White (2019)
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New Evidence on the Effects of Mandatory Waiting Periods for Abortion

In Tennessee, mandatory waiting periods resulted in higher second-trimester abortions and overall reduction in abortion rates. 

Jason M. Lindo, Mayra Pineda-Torres (2021)
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The Influence of Female Directors on Product Recall Decisions

Having more women on the board leads to companies being more proactive about minor defects and more responsive to major defects in their products.

Kaitlin D. Wowak, George P. Ball, Corinne Post, David J. Ketchen Jr. (2020)
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Benefit-Finding Improves Well-Being among Women Who Have Experienced Gender Discrimination

Encouraging women to reflect on the lessons of past experiences of sexist discrimination can improve subjective well-being, while also motivating action for positive change. 

Ariel J. Mosley, Nyla R. Branscombe (2020)
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And the Children Shall Lead: Gender Diversity and Performance in Venture Capital

When senior partners have more daughters, their venture capital firms hire more women, improving deal and fund performance. 

Sophie Calder Wang, Paul A. Gompers (2021)
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