Sex & Gender

As their numbers increase, they are stepping up efforts to further break a glass ceiling for LGBTQ academics.

The government should respect the right of religious institutions to discriminate against gay people, writes Julia K. Stronks. But religious institutions need to rethink their approaches to gay people as well.

As more states recognize gay marriage, universities consider whether to keep policies created to help same-sex partners who couldn't marry. And in states that still don't recognize gay marriage, some public colleges are starting to offer new benefits.

Elite male biologists are less likely than other male biology researchers to hire female grad students and postdocs for their labs, study finds.

Harvard faculty survey finds that institution has made significant progress in providing female professors with mentors. But when it comes to caring for children or the chores, gender gap is significant.

Study finds faculty members more likely to respond to inquiries from prospective graduate students who are white males. Business faculty appear to favor white men most, humanities and arts professors the least.

A new study, based on interviews with 35 female college leaders, shows how women are discouraged but can encourage other women.

Graduate student workers in the U. California System say they've agreed on contract language establishing gender-neutral bathrooms and lactation stations as rights.