Tag: gender issues
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Why I Don’t Want My Toddler to Be Compared to Mae West
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a friend of mine shared her discomfort regarding the unsolicited comments her four-year-old daughter receives from men while they are out. Initially, I thought these compliments were harmless, but upon hearing her reenactment of the men’s comments—the squinty eyes, the exaggerated “so pretty,” and the inappropriate tone—I realized she was right.…
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Why My Initial Dislike for Hillary Clinton Was a Reflection of My Own Biases
Get Pregnant Fast When I finished law school and took my first job as an associate at a prestigious law firm, I was excited about the opportunity. The work, while often tedious and demanding, was made bearable by the people around me. There was one partner, however, who threw me off balance. I didn’t know…