Gender study finds 90 of people are biased against women

A recent study on gender bias has found that a significant proportion of people hold biases against women. The study, which was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, found that 90% of the people they surveyed held biases against women.

The study, which was published in the journal Psychological Science, used a technique called the Implicit Association Test (IAT) to measure the participants' unconscious biases. The IAT is a widely used tool that measures the strength of an individual's automatic associations between concepts, such as gender and profession.

In the study, the researchers asked participants to categorize words and phrases into different categories, such as "male" and "female," and "scientist" and "nurse." The results showed that the majority of participants had stronger associations between the concept of "male" and the concept of "scientist," and between the concept of "female" and the concept of "nurse."

The study's findings suggest that gender bias is a widespread phenomenon that can have significant consequences for women's careers and opportunities. The researchers noted that their findings are consistent with previous studies that have found that women are often underrepresented in fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and that they face significant barriers to advancement in these fields.

The study's authors also noted that their findings have important implications for efforts to promote gender equality and reduce gender bias. They suggested that one way to reduce gender bias is to increase diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and to provide training and support to help individuals recognize and overcome their biases.

Overall, the study's findings highlight the importance of addressing gender bias and promoting gender equality in all areas of life.