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The Clayman Institute for Gender Research began in 1974 as the first of its kind and remains at the
cutting edge of gender research.
The Institute empowers students and scholars in three key ways. We conduct and invest in intersectional gender research; mentor students through fellowships and internships; and inspire, translate, and amplify gender scholarship. More about us
What's New
Nov. 19 book talk: "The House of Beauty"
In their new book of essays, ARABELLE SICARDI explores how beauty myths are crafted, sold, and weaponized, from corporate boardrooms to your local nail salon
Book talk Dec. 4 on "Queen Mother" Audley Moore
Historian ASHLEY D. FARMER shares her latest book, about "Queen Mother" Moore, a leader of Black Nationalism, founder of the modern reparations movement, and mentor to the most influential Black activists
Distinct barriers for Black women in tech
Research on Black tech entrepreneurship from ALICIA SHEARES identifies additional barriers faced by Black women in the field, including negative assumptions, signals they do not belong, sexual advances, and responses to their appearance
Institute researchers present at national conference
Research Director BETHANY NICHOLS and Executive Director ALISON DAHL CROSSLEY shared findings on digital anti-feminism and the harm caused by NDAs to the American Sociological Association. Crossley also presented on feminism in a special session, “Enduring Social Movements”
Congratulations to student prize winners
The Clayman Institute is proud to announce its 2025 student prize winners: VERA GERANPAYEH, AYODELE FOSTER-MCCRAY, and SERENA CROSSON. These exceptional doctoral students have demonstrated notable contributions to gender scholarship through their research and writing
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Media Mentions
November 13, 2025 | The Guardian
September 18, 2025 | New York Times
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At a moment of intense global crisis, the Clayman Institute offers an ideal model of an inclusive, diverse, and generative environment that should be the standard in academia.
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