A Woman's Place

Career

Jane Goodall Still Leads the Way

Rosalind C. Barnett, Ph.D., and Caryl Rivers on June 17, 2024

The fascinating career of Jane Goodall.

The fascinating career of Jane Goodall.

President Donald Trump

Could a Woman Be Elected in 2024?

Rosalind C. Barnett, Ph.D., and Caryl Rivers on January 8, 2024

Donald Trump has created the new psychological template of an American president. Can a woman compete?`

Donald Trump has created the new psychological template of an American president. Can a woman compete?`

Gender

A Nobel Prize, the Supreme Court, and Reproductive Rights

Rosalind C. Barnett, Ph.D., and Caryl Rivers on November 8, 2023

Women who need or want to work may soon face strict limits on the right to abortion.

Women who need or want to work may soon face strict limits on the right to abortion.

Sex

Are Some Men Becoming Hostile Towards Women?

Rosalind C. Barnett, Ph.D., and Caryl Rivers on September 12, 2023

Are men who once supported women's gains now backsliding? Yes, and here's the reason why.

Are men who once supported women's gains now backsliding? Yes, and here's the reason why.

Bias

Bias Against Women Is Rising Across the Globe

Rosalind C. Barnett, Ph.D., and Caryl Rivers on May 22, 2023

A growing global backlash against women has created a new movement.

A growing global backlash against women has created a new movement.

Politics

Age Is Only a Number When It Comes to Politics

Rosalind C. Barnett, Ph.D., and Caryl Rivers on April 3, 2023

Voters may exaggerate the mental decline of political elders.

Voters may exaggerate the mental decline of political elders.

Artificial Intelligence

Deep Fakes Are Becoming More Harmful for Women

Rosalind C. Barnett, Ph.D., and Caryl Rivers on August 22, 2022

AI technology is now so sophisticated that you can't always believe your eyes.

AI technology is now so sophisticated that you can't always believe your eyes.

Body Image

Body Image Issues Are Not Just for Young Women

Rosalind C. Barnett, Ph.D., and Caryl Rivers on August 5, 2022

At what age are women most unhappy with their body size?

At what age are women most unhappy with their body size?

Attention

Can a Female Majority on the Supreme Court Become a Reality?

Rosalind C. Barnett, Ph.D., and Caryl Rivers on March 22, 2022

Can we even imagine an all-female Supreme Court?

Can we even imagine an all-female Supreme Court?

Attention

"Seeing Is Believing" Is a Popular Meme. Is It True?

Rosalind C. Barnett, Ph.D., and Caryl Rivers on February 7, 2022

No. But too often what we believe governs what we see.

No. But too often what we believe governs what we see.

Forced sterilization has once again become a human rights issue in the U.S.

Child marriage is still a blight on American society.

Many of earth's most passionate defenders are female.

Why are conservatives attacking a new pregnancy flight suit for the military?

A recent study finds that the pandemic may “roll back” women's gains.

Violence against women is surging around the globe.

President Donald Trump

Will Trump Continue to Be an Anti-Woman Force?

Rosalind C. Barnett, Ph.D., and Caryl Rivers on February 19, 2021

The former president still has a stronghold on the GOP.

The former president still has a stronghold on the GOP.

Gender

How Growing Populism Harms Women

Rosalind C. Barnett, Ph.D., and Caryl Rivers on November 16, 2020

Strongmen are rolling back years of female advances.

Strongmen are rolling back years of female advances.

Gender

Is the Year of the Woman Still a Distant Vision?

Rosalind C. Barnett, Ph.D., and Caryl Rivers on September 11, 2020

Research finds that traditional roles for women are becoming more popular.

Research finds that traditional roles for women are becoming more popular.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Will the Fathering Boom End When COVID-19 Goes Away?

Rosalind C. Barnett, Ph.D., and Caryl Rivers on August 11, 2020

More help for dads is critical for the father-child bond.

More help for dads is critical for the father-child bond.