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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
Gender parity in higher education leadership roles
Expanding on recent research in the U.S., CHRISTINE MIN WOTIPKA and colleagues are analyzing data about the first women university presidents in each country
Crossley edits new edition of classic textbook
At a "critical moment for issues related to gender, sexuality, and feminism," Executive Director ALISON DAHL CROSSLEY and co-editors release the 11th edition of Feminist Frontiers.
Jodi Kantor on today's crisis of truth
“Progress for women, progress for anyone, depends on information ...and on people having a shared version of reality.” Research and investigative journalism, she argued, are antidotes.
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”
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