Does Reliance on Merit Principles Lead to Discrimination? People want to pick the best person for the job. But sometimes how they’re judging the “best” can lead to discrimination.
Friendships With Different Genders Reduce Sexism Children’s play partners today are key to how they interact in the world tomorrow.
Older and Younger Job Seekers on LinkedIn: Similar Techniques, Different Outcomes Succeeding in the digital job hunt depends on age and looks, not on qualities.
The Role of Teachers in Educational Inequality Recent research reveals how the way teachers think can lead to disparities in students’ achievement.
Can Thinking About Other People’s Positive Traits Reduce Racial Bias? Thinking about someone’s good qualities can have a ripple effect you might not expect.
Are We Speaking the Same Language When It Comes to Diversity? The heart of the diversity debate may not only stem from different attitudes towards diversity, but from different understandings of the word itself.
Why Longstanding Rituals Block Diversity and Inclusion Goals Alterations to rituals and traditions trigger moral outrage.
Where Do Impostor Feelings Come From? Women and early-career academics feel professionally inadequate—like “impostors”—in environments that center brilliance.
Why Companies Should “Show” - Not “Tell” - Their Commitment to Diversity Most U.S. organizations state that they value diversity and inclusion. Do people see these messages as authentic or misleading?