Mild Electric Shocks to the Brain May Temporarily Remove Bias Linked to Objectification of Women, Study Finds

Mild electric shocks to the brain may temporarily remove bias linked to objectification of women, study finds

Researchers said the findings do not mean that brain stimulation can stop sexism. But they said that it can give insight into how objectification works.

Electric shocks to the brain stop people objectifying women, study finds

Researchers say although findings are no cure for sexism, they give an insight into how objectification works

Brain Stimulation Stops Sexual Objectification

Sexualized images of women are often processed visually like objects rather than people. A new study shows that 10 minutes of non-invasive brain stimulation restores holistic human recognition, temporarily erasing this objectification bias.