Tag: gender roles
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I’m Not Raising a ‘Sweet’ Little Girl: Embracing Strength Over Sweetness
Get Pregnant Fast As a child growing up in Alabama, I experienced a classic southern upbringing—full of fried foods, football, and sun-soaked summers. My parents instilled in me the values of respect and politeness, teaching phrases like “yes, ma’am” and “no, sir.” Southern hospitality is renowned, but often, it comes with an underlying pressure to…
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What You Stand to Gain as a Feminist Husband and Father
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: April 24, 2018 Originally Published: April 24, 2018 Recently, I found myself at the grocery store with my mother and my children. My two youngest daughters, Mia and Lila, were perched in the cart. Mia, wearing a bright Peppa Pig dress, had her legs dangling over the edge, while Lila sat…