Monday, December 10, 2012

Scientific Research Shows Sexist Humor Leads to Hostility and Discrimination Against Women

Science Daily reports of a scientific research project at Western Carolina University that found that  sexist jokes aren't simply harmless fun and games, but that exposure to sexist humor can lead to hostility and discrimination against women.  The "humorous" T-shirts on sale at Spencer's are not harmless jokes, but are creating a milieu of sexism and sexual violence against women.
The link to the Science Daily article.

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