The next time we comment on men displaying their passion and vulnerability in the public sphere, I hope we can take a moment to think about the very real consequences of the judgements we pass.
Tag: Gender
The Ms. Q&A: What Alexandra Robbins Learned as an Undercover Greek
Writing an anti-fraternity manifesto would likely have been an infinitely easier choice—but instead, Alexandra Robbins sought successfully to weave hope from chaos in “Fraternity: An Inside Look at a Year of College Boys Becoming Men.”
Who’s Your Daddy?
In order to dismantle patriarchy, and still nurture the vital human force of masculinity, we have to understand our draw and repulsion to Daddy: the nurturer, the dominator, the destroyer, the lover. I had the tools to do that.
The Ms. Q&A: How Kimberly Dark is Untangling Herself from Patriarchy
“We’ve woven patriarchy through every aspect of our existence. There’s not just one weed to pull up by the root.”
Intersex People #WontBeErased, Either
In one year’s time, the Trump administration went from acknowledging the struggles of intersex people to pretending they don’t exist.
How Implicit Bias Shaped the Testimonies in and Perceptions of the Kavanaugh Hearings
He yelled. She calmly measured her words. He displayed raw anger. She acknowledged being terrified. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford played out their assigned gender roles to a “T” during last week’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearings.
Let Them Ride Trucks
Amy Shuler Goodwin just wanted to ride on a trash truck as part of her mayoral campaign. But the current Charleston mayor didn’t seem to think a female candidate could make it work.
A New Study Shows How Gender Stereotypes Hurt Kids Around the World
Rigid gender stereotypes imposed on children during adolescence can foster lifelong risks of mental and physical health problems.
Action Figures “For Girls” Aren’t Good Enough
Imagine one toy aisle that encompassed all types of doll, irregardless of gender. No pink-and-fluffy vs. dark-and-angry divide. More variety, color and choice.
Leadership Lessons from Equity’s Women of Wall Street
The new financial drama Equity is a living, breathing illustration of the gender bias delineated in AAUW’s research report on women in leadership.