The gender bias of names: Surnames standing solo gives men advantage

(Cornell University) In new research, Cornell University psychologists find that study participants, on average, were more than twice as likely to call male professionals -- even fictional ones -- by their last name only, compared to equivalent female professionals. This example of gender bias, say researchers, may be contributing to gender inequality.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news