Tag: gender equality
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Boy Scouts of America: A Call to Address Gender Inequality
Get Pregnant Fast For three generations, my family has been deeply involved with Scouting. My father became a member of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in 1960, marking a milestone year for the organization. Due to his severe asthma, sports were a challenge for him, but scouting opened doors for adventure, travel, and a…
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Raising a Son in Today’s World: Confronting My Unintentional Sexism
Get Pregnant Fast In a world that has become increasingly aware of gender dynamics, I recently faced the uncomfortable realization that I was inadvertently raising my son to embody sexist attitudes. As a mother to a bright, caring 10-year-old named Ethan, I often take pride in our suburban lifestyle, where we participate in typical middle-class…
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Understanding Internalized Misogyny: A Real and Present Issue
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent scroll through a Facebook group dedicated to parents raising boys, I stumbled upon a post that stirred my disbelief. A mother was venting her frustration about the Disney Channel’s focus on empowering girls, claiming that this skewed attention somehow neglected boys. Many other moms chimed in, echoing her sentiments,…
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Male Artist Unveils Controversial Dog Statue Next to Fearless Girl
Get Pregnant Fast In a move that has sparked significant discussion, a male artist has created a statue of a dog urinating on the well-known statue of the Fearless Girl, located opposite the iconic Charging Bull on Wall Street. Alex Thompson, the artist behind this provocative piece, has dubbed his creation “The Pissing Pug,” and…
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Avoid This One Word When Talking About Their Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, even the most glamorous couples share common concerns, as evidenced by Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. The duo, renowned for their Hollywood status, is navigating the complexities of raising daughters in today’s society, where being a girl comes with its own set of challenges. In a candid…
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It’s 2023: Why Working Moms Still Shoulder the Mental Burden of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, women are increasingly becoming equal earners alongside their male partners. Many even take on the role of primary financial providers for their families. So, why do working mothers still carry the majority of the mental burden when it comes to household and family obligations in 2023? Recent research by…
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Why We Need More Women in Leadership: A Call to Action from a Female Attorney General Candidate
Get Pregnant Fast In a time when headlines are dominated by revelations of men exposed as serial sexual harassers, the conversation surrounding the necessity of female representation in leadership roles has never been more critical. In her impactful campaign ad, aspiring attorney general, Jessica Harper, underscores a compelling argument for increasing women’s presence in government.…
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Navigating Workplace Interactions: Men’s Confusion in the Era of Accountability
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s workplace environment, a notable number of men express uncertainty about how to interact with their female colleagues. This shift comes amidst a growing intolerance for sexual harassment, leaving many men feeling bewildered about appropriate behavior. How should they conduct themselves in daily office interactions, especially when the old norms are…