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Laughing at Women: Humor Bias Persists in Studies
Researchers Joanne Cantor finds both men and women give more laughs to jokes where males ridicule females. In two studies, the female dominated jokes drew fewer laughs, suggesting enduring bias. Cantor notes socialization and gender roles shape responses and that women may see themselves as rivals rather than allies.
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Joanne R. Cantor
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University of Wisconsin At Madison
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