Feminist and LGBTQ+ Studies

Gender discrimination and inequality in access to healthcare in the EU Published on: Mar 09, 2026

This report examines how EU equality law influences gender equality in healthcare, highlighting gaps in women’s healthcare coverage, gender bias in medical research, and challenges in enforcing anti-discrimination protections.Readmore

No evidence that using gender inclusive language alone helps women in the workplace, study shows

A new study finds gender-inclusive language alone does not change short-term competitiveness or leadership behavior, urging workplaces to pair it with proven structural measures to close gender gaps.Readmore

Analyzing feminism and traditional gender roles on social media

In a new paper, Annenberg School for Communication Dean Sarah Banet-Weiser and doctoral student Sara Reinis analyze popular ‘tradwife’ social media accounts, which embrace traditional gender roles and the rejection of ‘the rejection of hustle culture.’Readmore

Why disability inclusion, women’s rights, and equality are inseparable

Discover how intersectional advocacy – uniting gender equality and disability rights – creates better outcomes for women and girls, especially those living with disabilities.Readmore

Gender Imbalance Hinders Equitable Environmental Governance, a UN University report reveals

UNU-INWEH researchers call for addressing the gender disparities across the Rio Conventions to make environmental decision-making inclusive.Readmore

New research highlights gender gap in Brunei universities

New social sustainability research from the University of the Built Environment has revealed a disparity between women’s academic participation and leadership representation in Brunei.Readmore

Refusing Despair: Building LGBTQ+ Solidarity and Resistance

Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the nation? Unsure about how to maintain hope and take action? Join us for a roundtable discussion of strategies for defending the rights of LGBTQ+ people and sustaining opposition in current times.Readmore

Hormone therapy alters body proteins to match gender identity

Melbourne researchers have discovered gender-affirming hormone therapy can alter body proteins to match a person’s gender identity, potentially affecting susceptibility to certain health conditions. Readmore

Pair of upcoming events highlight importance of LGBTQ+ history

As Queer X Humanities enters its 2nd year, 2 ASU scholars create space for community to thriveReadmore

Gender leadership in law: GC Africa Alumnae at the forefront

The Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA) has a long tradition of training women human rights legal experts who are having an impact across the continent.Readmore

Ongoing anti-trans efforts persist globally, met with evolving, resilient forms of trans-led resistance and advocacy

Over the past five years, the U.S. has seen more proposed anti-trans legislation than in the entire previous two centuries combined.Readmore

Gates Foundation launches catalytic funding to ignite a new era of women-centered research and innovation.

Investments through 2030 aimed at driving innovation in maternal, menstrual, gynecological, and sexual health for women worldwide.Readmore

UW–Madison’s McQuillan advocates for adding gender identity data to federal health surveys to improve inclusivity and health equity.

Excluding gender identity data from federal health surveys risks harming the well-being of youth nationwide, warns a UW–Madison education faculty member in a recent editorial.Readmore

Advancing Gender Equality in Academia: How WE4LEAD Is Driving Real Change

Two years after its launch, the Euro-Mediterranean WE4LEAD project has achieved tangible progress in promoting gender equality in higher education.Readmore

“CUNY Funds Whiteness Research; LGBTQ Robot Companions Spark Debate”

CUNY has selected 38 fellows for its 2025–2026 program, which funds research focused on race, identity, and social justiceReadmore

Halving the Gender Pay Gap: The Role of Long Hours

People work extra hours for many reasons: to handle heavy workloads, to make up for low pay, or because overtime is expected and rewarded in some workplaces.Readmore

A step into the future – the impact of making the HPV vaccine gender-neutral

In Sweden, about 1,000 women and 550 men are diagnosed yearly with HPV-related cancers. Since 2020, boys also receive the HPV vaccine in schools — a vital move for public health and gender equality Readmore

STEM’s Gender Problem: Why Women Walk Away

New research from Wharton’s Tiantian Yang shows how rejection dampens job-seeking persistence for women in male-dominated fields.Readmore

Breaking Barriers: Media Coverage and Gender Equality at the UEFA Women’s Euros

The UEFA Women’s Euros is underway, yet a recent YouGov survey reveals that interest in women’s football still trails significantly behind the men’s game.Readmore

Gender Medicine After Skrmetti: Demanding Accountability at Northwestern

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court allowed Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors to stand, paving the way for similar laws across the country.Readmore

Study uncovers substantial gender disparity in online self-promotion by women scientists

A recent University of Michigan study reveals a notable gap between male and female scientists in how they promote their research on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter).Readmore

Fewer women share and promote their scientific work online

Many women scientists remain quiet online — and it may be hurting their careers.Readmore

Academic Freedom at Risk: Report Exposes Attacks on Sex & Gender Scholarship

UK universities are failing to uphold academic freedom, warns Professor Alice Sullivan, citing risks to gender-critical scholars.Readmore

University of Bonn Climbs in CEWS University Rankings

University ranks among the top performers in five out of six gender equality categoriesReadmore

Education research centered on sustainability and gender equality in the Global South.

The ECOGIV project trains researchers from Vietnam, Ghana, and Indonesia to pursue a vital societal goal: exploring how coastal fishing and aquaculture can generate new opportunities for local communities.Readmore

Manoa researchers spotlight womens contributions to data science

University of Hawaii at Manoa researchers are celebrating the legacy of women in data science while advocating for a more inclusive and forward-thinking future in this rapidly evolving fieldReadmore

An international comparison highlights gender disparities in antimicrobial resistance.

A global study found that women in high-income countries carry more antibiotic resistance genes than men.Readmore

UK Sees Surge in Gender Recognition Certificates, Driven by Gen Z Applicants

The analysis was conducted by the PA news agency based on data released by the Ministry of Justice.Readmore

New CSWS fellowship provides course release to support gender research.

For AY 2026–27, CSWS is launching a new fellowship offering UO faculty a one-term course release to pursue research on women and/or gender.Readmore

New center places equity at the core of technology.

Gender equality is set to take center stage in technological innovation. On Monday, KTH launched InspireLab — a new center committed to advancing gender equity through technology and innovation.Readmore

Advancing Equality in 2025: Harnessing the Power of Gender Partnerships

IE University and Above & Beyond Group urge a shift from token diversity to genuine gender partnership at the Womenomics Summit.Readmore

New Insights into Transgender Working Conditions: Findings from a Nordic Study

In the Nordic countries the living conditions of many LGBTI people are worse than those of the majority population. Trans people are a particularly vulnerable group who face various obstacles in life, not least working life.Readmore

Is gender bias a problem in language models?

Language models absorb diverse, biased content—so they often reflect conflicting views and reinforce gender stereotypes.Readmore

When Pain Isn’t Taken Seriously: Unpacking the Gender Gap in Women’s Health

Women’s health conditions often involve severe pain that disrupts daily life and impacts work, education, and mental health.Readmore

Why Do Educational Pathways Differ Between Genders?

Girls outperform boys in school but are underrepresented in technical fields due to early gender differences in confidence, self-perception, and ambitions, a Stockholm University study finds.Readmore

Aiming to bridge the gaps in education on gender-based violence

When examining violence, harassment, and hate speech, it's rarely—if ever—possible to draw clear boundaries between them. One cannot definitively say that a specific incident is always violence, another is always harassment.Readmore

Sexual identity-related stress is associated with poor sleep quality in LGB individuals

A study found that nearly 90% of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals experience poor sleep due to identity challenges, anxiety, depression, and lower life satisfaction.Readmore

UN Study Reveals Climate Crisis is Fueling a Rise in Gender-Based Violence

The brief highlights that extreme weather events, displacement, food insecurity, and economic instability are major drivers behind the rising prevalence and severity of gender-based violence.Readmore

Vulnerable Journeys: Gender-Based Violence in the Lives of Adolescents

Gender-based Violence is a global health concern that affects most age groups across the globe.Readmore

The Rise of Feminist Literary Critique in Modern Periodicals

Women’s magazines have long served purposes beyond offering fashion advice and recipes. Readmore

New study reveals teenage girls’ perspectives on the gender gap in mental health.

A new paper explores the lived experiences of girls in the UK to examine the factors contributing to the growing mental health gap between boys and girls.Readmore

University of Manchester joins EmilyTest pilot to combat gender-based violence in higher education.

The University of Manchester has demonstrated its commitment to addressing gender-based violence by being among the first universities in England to join the Emily Test GBV Charter pilot.Readmore

A Prison Death Highlights an L.G.B.T.Q. Crackdown in Russia

The Russian government is intensifying its crackdown on LGBTQ people through police raids and targeted investigations.Readmore

The Trump administration cuts over $125 million in LGBTQ health funding, disrupting progress in the research field.

The U.S. LGBTQ research field is facing a major crisis as over 270 NIH grants—worth at least $125 million—have been canceled, with researchers warning the actual total may be even higher.Readmore

Genuine champions of equality cannot emerge from feminism that excludes transgender individuals.

Cardinal Pride stands against the national attack on trans athletes and calls on Stanford Athletics to act now.Readmore

DHET Releases Updates on Gender Transformation and Sexual Harassment Research in Higher Education

At the March meeting of Universities South Africa’s Transformation Managers’ Forum, DHET officials shared plans from the Directorate: Social Inclusion and provided updates on two recent research projects.Readmore

For All Women and Girls: Pendo Vestine’s Mission to Bridge the Gender Gap in Tech

Pendo Vestine, a software engineering student at ALU, is committed to closing the tech gender gap by empowering girls and women through education, mentorship, and leadership in STEM fields.Readmore

Gender Gaps in Educational Time: Insights from Informal Settlements

Monash University’s new research explores how children in urban informal settlements in Indonesia and Fiji allocate their time to education, work, and leisure, revealing how these patterns may be driving growing gender disparities in educational outcomes.Readmore

Review Recommends Improvements in Sex and Gender Identity Data Collection

"Accurate sex data is key for policymaking and addressing gender disparities, with the government prioritizing data quality."Readmore

A Brief Overview of the Feminist Movement in Greece: Past, Present, and Future

Feminism in Greece began in the late 19th century, led by educated bourgeois women advocating for equality and supporting working-class women.Readmore

Unremembered Trauma: Apartheid-Era Sexual Violence and Collective Amnesia in South Africa

A generation of South African women has culturally suppressed memories of apartheid-era sexual violence through a process of unremembering.Readmore

She Figures Report: Gender Equality in Research and Innovation Lagging Behind

The latest She Figures report highlights persistent gender gaps in European R&I, with women underrepresented in STEM and innovation, posing risks to competitivenessReadmore

Gender Differences in Children's Negotiation Skills: Examining the Gap

Research shows that wage disparities have persisted for decades, with various causes identified. However, a often-overlooked factor is how these gaps begin to emerge early in life.Readmore

Closing the Gap: Challenging Gender Disparities in Children's Writing Performance for Effective Teacher Training

The Good Writing Gender and the Gap project examines childrens writing performance challenges the perceived gender gap and emphasizes the need for a shared understanding of good writing among educatorsReadmore

"119th Congress Sees First Transgender Representative Among LGBTQ Members"

The 119th Congress includes 13 openly LGBTQ members, marking a historic first with the election of an openly transgender representative.Readmore

One in 20 Australians identify as LGBTI+, with the proportion being higher among younger individuals

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed for the first time that one in 20 Australians are lesbian, gay, bi, trans or gender diverse, or intersex LGBTI+.Readmore

Georgia GOP Urges Tighter Restrictions on Transgender Athletes

Georgia Senate Republicans have proposed legislation to ban transgender girls and women from competing in high school and college sports, with plans to address the issue in the 2025 legislative session.Readmore

One in three women in the EU has experienced gender-based violence.

Around 50 million women aged 18-74 in the EU, or 31%, experienced physical (including threats) or sexual violence in adulthood, based on the EU gender-based violence survey (wave 2021).Readmore