Jun 22, 2026 · 16 min · 13 segments
Leah posted one question on Instagram — "What do you hold to a higher standard in your household than anyone else?" — and got 26,000 views and 200 comments. The answer that came through louder than…
Leah RuppannerHost
As a sociologist, I've made it my life's mission to take down every ridiculous gender myth out there, like do pretty people get paid more, or are women better multitaskers? This is Misperceived.

On today's episode, I'm gonna talk to you about something that came through so clearly on my socials.

So for those of you who aren't following me, I'm @prof.leahruppanner, two Ps, two Ns, very hard last name.
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As a sociologist, I've made it my life's mission to take down every ridiculous gender myth out there, like do pretty people get paid more, or are women better multitaskers? This is Misperceived.

On today's episode, I'm gonna talk to you about something that came through so clearly on my socials.

So for those of you who aren't following me, I'm @prof.leahruppanner, two Ps, two Ns, very hard last name.