In many Western societies, gender is often viewed through a binary framework—male and female—closely tied to one's biological sex. This perspective has been deeply ingrained through historical, ...

The field of women’s studies is nearly 50 years old. A product of the turbulent 1960s and 1970s, women's studies emerged at a time when English classes might only read novels by men, history classes ...

Even cultures that are vastly different one from another have long touted similar themes and rules around gender. Those in power have used the existence of gendered behavior to enforce a hierarchy ...

There is no official “third gender” definition, as it encompasses a broad group of people who may or may not want to be associated with the term. Until very recently, gender was viewed solely as a ...

Gender roles are stereotypes regarding attitudes, attributes, and actions imposed on men and women based on gender. These kinds of preconceptions are usually harmful to society — yet, understanding ...

Gender socialization is a fundamental development aspect, shaping how people perceive themselves and interact with the world. Gender socialization is the process of a person learning and internalizing ...

Black Americans are largely in support of gender equality between women and men and are critical of society’s lack of progress in the United States. For many Black adults, their support of gender ...

We often hear: “boys will be boys,” “obey your husband,” etc. Many still find gender role expectations as useful. They argue that traditional gender roles assist in the division of labor; create a ...

Grace Melton is The Heritage Foundation's senior associate for international social issues. She is part of the think tank's DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family. At the latest session of the ...