Research documenting ________ is often overlooked, while research documenting ________ is sought and publicized.

A) gender differences; gender similarities
B) gender similarities; gender differences
C) masculinity; femininity
D) femininity; masculinity

Research documenting gender similarities is often overlooked, while research documenting gender differences is sought and publicized. This is because findings that highlight differences between genders tend to attract more public and media attention, reinforcing stereotypes and biases, whereas similarities challenge these narratives and are less sensational.