Tag: gender equality
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Mike Pence’s Decision to Avoid One-on-One Meetings with Women: Why It’s a Concern
Get Pregnant Fast In 2017, there arose a significant national debate around the appropriateness of men meeting privately with women who are not their spouses. This conversation was ignited after a Washington Post article highlighted Vice President Mike Pence’s personal policy: he refrains from dining alone with women other than his wife, Karen, and avoids…
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The 21-Page Prom Dress Code Manual: A Case Study in Outdated Attitudes
Get Pregnant Fast In a baffling display of concern for modesty, an Illinois Catholic high school recently unveiled a 21-page manual dictating how female students should dress for prom. This lengthy document serves as a glaring reminder of why dress codes, particularly those targeting young women, can be inherently unfair and absurd. Boylan Catholic High…
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Please Don’t Mansplain to Me—My Female Brain Is More Than Capable
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emma Hartley Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 I recently found myself at the local butcher shop, on a mission to snag the perfect cut of beef for my renowned pot roast. This recipe has a cherished place in my family’s traditions, and I’ve prepared it countless times. Admittedly, I consider myself quite…
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Are 11-Year-Old Girls Too Young to Shave Their Legs?
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent advice column, a mother expressed her concern about her 11-year-old daughter wanting to shave her legs. The letter raised a thought-provoking question: When is the right age for a girl to start shaving? The columnist, Jane Thompson, suggested that the appropriate time is when a girl feels uncomfortable about…
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SAHMs Can Raise Future Feminists, Too
Get Pregnant Fast As a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), I fit the mold of what many would consider a typical figure in this role. I have two young boys—ages 4 and 1—don’t work outside the home, and manage the myriad household tasks that come with adult life. I bake delicious cupcakes and cherish my time with…
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Mom Empowers Son with Chores to Break Gender Norms
Get Pregnant Fast A mother is determined to instill in her son the belief that household responsibilities are not solely a woman’s job. From loading the dishwasher to whipping up a grilled cheese sandwich, this boy is learning valuable life skills that will serve him well in adulthood. With a strong commitment to challenging outdated…
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Let’s Move On From the ‘Clueless Dad’ Stereotype
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 2023, and while we’ve made strides in many areas, some outdated notions still linger, particularly the stereotype of the inept father. Recently, a dad shared his frustration on Reddit over a onesie that read, “This shirt is daddy-proof,” complete with labels indicating where the neck and arms go, as well as…
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Girls Are Not Delicate Flowers; They Are Resilient Trees
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I was at the park with my son when I overheard a mother instructing her young son, “Remember, you’re a boy. You have to treat girls like flowers!” This comment, intended to instill gentleness, struck a nerve. While I appreciate her good intentions, the notion that girls are fragile beings made…