In an experimental study in the U.S., when women are assigned a harder, higher-paid task, they experience an increase in earnings, regardless of whether they stated a preference for an easier or more challenging task. 

Women's perception that they will have less power in majority-male leadership groups decreases their desire and intention to seek leadership roles. 

Both men and women face repercussions for briefly stepping away from child-care or professional responsibilities, regardless of the reason for doing so. However, male employees are viewed as more dedicated to their job and as less risky for their workplace than their female counterparts.

Simple advice can be a powerful and effective tool in reducing gender differences in willingness to compete.

Women were more likely to compete than men in this study from the UAE.

When STEM role models defy multiple stereotypes, their achievements appear unattainable to middle-school girls, who lose interest in STEM.

Promoting diversity lowers performance evaluations for leaders who are women and/or people of color, but not for leaders who are white men.

Quotas have continuing positive effects on women’s political representation at least one cycle after they are withdrawn.