Sexism could put women at higher risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, says study

According to new research from Columbia University, gender inequality may be even more harmful to women’s mental health than previously thought.

We already know sexism is bad for women’s paychecks, as women are paid 84% of what men are paid on average. We also know it’s historically been bad for women’s mental health. But now, we’re learning that it could be harmful in ways we hadn’t even realized.

​ According to new research from Columbia University, gender inequality may be even more harmful to women’s mental health than previously thought.

We already know sexism is bad for women’s paychecks, as women are paid 84% of what men are paid on average. We also know it’s historically been bad for women’s mental health. But now, we’re learning that it could be harmful in ways we hadn’t even realized.