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Kids are people too
I was talking with one of my college classes recently about what they had learned over the course of the semester. One of the things that came up several times was, in a nutshell: Kids are people too. I thought … Continue reading
Kindness that Cuts: Benevolent Sexism
A former student of mine, Shannon, conducted her masters thesis on benevolent sexism, which describes positive attitudes toward women in traditional roles, including things like protective paternalism and an idealization of women. Her theory was that people who are benevolently sexist, … Continue reading
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Hermione-vs-Stupid Girls: J.K. Rowling on the Thin Ideal
My middle school daughter loves Harry Potter, and she also enjoys reading J.K. Rowling’s musings on her website. When she read this one, she said, “Mom, you have to hear this!” In this post, Rowling is talking about the fact … Continue reading
