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Career
It’s OK if He Leans Out

Melissa J. Williams Ph.D. on November 19, 2019

Women: Do we hold men to higher career standards than we expect for ourselves? Find out, and learn why it matters.

Women: Do we hold men to higher career standards than we expect for ourselves? Find out, and learn why it matters.

Creativity
Why Do We Treat Women's Creativity Differently?

Melissa J. Williams Ph.D. on August 16, 2019

Women are now assumed to be just as competent—but less creative—than men. How we know, and what it means for work.

Women are now assumed to be just as competent—but less creative—than men. How we know, and what it means for work.

Race and Ethnicity
Race, Amplified?

Melissa J. Williams Ph.D. on May 1, 2019

What does your face have to do with whether people think you're good at math?

What does your face have to do with whether people think you're good at math?

Career
Are Men Overpaid?

Melissa J. Williams Ph.D. on February 14, 2019

Men are overpaid: How we think about the wage gap misses the point.

Men are overpaid: How we think about the wage gap misses the point.