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Few East Asian adults believe women have an obligation to society to have children:"In Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Ta...
04/12/2024

Few East Asian adults believe women have an obligation to society to have children:"In Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam, about three-in-ten or fewer adults say women have an obligation to society to bear children....Across all places surveyed, older adults are more likely than younger adults to say women have a societal obligation to bear children....In general, men are somewhat more likely than women to say women have a duty to bear children. "



https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/04/03/few-east-asian-adults-believe-women-have-an-obligation-to-society-to-have-children/?utm_content=buffer5cbd5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer-pew

Texas appeals court blocks state from investigating families seeking gender-affirming care for trans youth: "The court o...
04/03/2024

Texas appeals court blocks state from investigating families seeking gender-affirming care for trans youth: "The court of appeals upheld a trial court decision in the Friday order, ruling in favor of LGBTQ+ advocates and families in two related Texas lawsuits asking a state court to block the agency from investigating parents who provide their children with gender-affirming care. The court order freezes the state’s enforcement of a department rule which expands the definition of “child abuse” and mandates child abuse investigations into every report of a transgender child receiving gender-affirming medical care until a trial can be held to determine whether the policy is unlawful."



https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/30/us/texas-gender-affirming-care-investigation-blocked/index.html

Among parents with young adult children, some dads feel less connected to their kids than moms do: "Many moms and dads a...
04/01/2024

Among parents with young adult children, some dads feel less connected to their kids than moms do: "Many moms and dads are regularly in touch with their young adult child. But moms report more frequent communication than dads do through specific channels, including texting, calling and in-person visits....Young adults answering about their dad are more likely than those answering about their mom to say they communicate with their parent less often than they’d like. "



https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/03/21/among-parents-with-young-adult-children-some-dads-feel-less-connected-to-their-kids-than-moms-do/?utm_content=buffer4a91a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer-pew

In 2010 Mo’Nique, won a Golden Globe for her role in the movie ‘Precious’. While she was on the red carpet, she pulled u...
03/19/2024

In 2010 Mo’Nique, won a Golden Globe for her role in the movie ‘Precious’. While she was on the red carpet, she pulled up her dress for a moment and showed her legs, which happened to not be shaved. Although she received attention for her win, many news outlets criticized her for not shaving for the awards, and made many negative comments about her leg hair. In a video posted a few days later, titled “Monique's Nasty Unshaven Legs” by The Young Turks, Cenk Uygur called her legs “disastrous”, and Ana Kasparian said, “you have no excuse, you have money,” among other comments. (The Young Turks, 2010). This is an example of gender policing. Although Mo’Nique’s leg hair had nothing to do with her performance in the movie, and she gave a very heartfelt acceptance speech, media sites and tabloids focused on her decision not to shave. Gender policing is when someone breaks a gender rule, their friends, family, peers, or society ‘police’ them. This could happen intentionally or unintentionally, through questions, comments, or jokes, and is “aimed at promoting conformity” (Wade and Ferree 2023). In American culture, women are expected to shave their legs, arms, armpits, and pluck their eyebrows. This is often equated to ‘hygiene’ reasons, and femininity, even though the same standard is not expected of men. Men are allowed to have leg hair, and if a man showed his leg hair at an award show, he would likely not have received the same amount of attention. As exemplified in Kasparian’s comments, it is expected if a woman has the time and financial resources, she would shave. This leaves little room for individual comfort or preference. By giving her personal body preferences the same amount of attention as her award, people are attempting to get Mo’Nique to shave her legs and conform to every aspect of the American perception of femininity. - Sophia L.
(Image source: https://www.justjared.com/photo-gallery/2409503/monique-wins-golden-globe-07/ )
The Young Turks. Jan 20, 2010. “Monique's Nasty Unshaven Legs”, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuZKaTFOeZ8
Wade, Lisa and Myra Marx Feree. 2023. Gender: Ideas, Interactions, Institutions, 3rd edition.New York: WW Norton & Company.

Jason Kelce shows us what true masculinity looks like: "The future Hall of Famer was fueled by his emotions and allowed ...
03/18/2024

Jason Kelce shows us what true masculinity looks like: "The future Hall of Famer was fueled by his emotions and allowed them to be part of his life, both on and off the field. This is not a simple thing, especially for many men, who often either suppress their emotions or misdirect them harmfully. Kelce, in contrast, expressed his emotions fearlessly. As he announced his retirement, he was barely able to speak for the first few minutes of the news conference. Tears flowed consistently, and Kelce took breaks to let his emotions settle as he discussed his love for a sport that had challenged him over and over again....Kelce represents a multifaceted masculinity: from tailgating at Highmark Stadium to training camp brawls, from donning Mummers Parade outfits to celebrating his brother Travis’ Super Bowl victory in a luchador mask. And yet, he is also philosophical, curious, and kind-hearted, with interests across various fields — all while being a devoted husband and father to three daughters."



https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/jason-kelce-retirement-speech-crying-masculinity-20240308.html

"AI is an opportunity to close gender gaps": "Amalia Avramov, President of Amdocs Financial Services, believes that the ...
03/15/2024

"AI is an opportunity to close gender gaps": "Amalia Avramov, President of Amdocs Financial Services, believes that the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) tools is a historic opportunity to increase gender equality. "AI is becoming something that reshapes the way we work, live and communicate, and this is an extraordinary opportunity to close the gaps, to create diversity and female leadership. Once technology represents humanity as it is - with 51% women - then we can embed equality in a way that it would not be so easy to give it up," she says."



https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/2b9biv4nn

In our society, there is a prevalent belief in and perpetuation of the gender binary, which is “a phrase that refers to ...
03/14/2024

In our society, there is a prevalent belief in and perpetuation of the gender binary, which is “a phrase that refers to the idea that there are only two types of people: masculine men assigned male at birth and feminine women assigned female at birth” (Wade and Ferree 2019). For example, one prominent social setting that perpetuates the gender binary is gendered restrooms. In many public spaces, restrooms are separated into two categories: women and men. The illustration representing women depicts a figure in a dress, while the one representing men depicts a figure in pants. These illustrations promote outdated gendered associations we have with clothing; though women were not allowed to wear pants until the 20th century, it is now a
common clothing option for people of all genders (Wade and Ferree 2019). Separating bathrooms into two categories excludes those whose gender identity or s*x do not align with either option. Fortunately, gender neutral bathrooms are becoming more common in public places, which is a step forward to deconstructing the gender binary’s influence on social spaces. - Lucy V.
Wade, Lisa and Myra Marx Ferree. 2019. Gender: Ideas, Interactions, Institutions, 2nd edition.New York: WW Norton & Company.

What is gender-affirming care, and does it save lives?: Adults who are transgender and/or nonbinary understand the strug...
03/13/2024

What is gender-affirming care, and does it save lives?: Adults who are transgender and/or nonbinary understand the struggles of gender dysphoria firsthand, and parents are seeing what it does to their children....When vetoing the proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors, Gov. Mike DeWine said such care saves lives. In overriding DeWine’s veto and putting House Bill 68 into law, Ohio lawmakers argued the care shouldn’t be offered to minors."



https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/what-is-gender-affirming-care-and-does-it-save-lives/RREZA6AUTNBOBLJBK2SQGANPOE/

Often, we hear stereotypes that males are prone to be more aggressive due to their testosterone. According to Robert Sap...
03/12/2024

Often, we hear stereotypes that males are prone to be more aggressive due to their testosterone. According to Robert Sapolsky “We males account for less than 50 percent of the population, yet we generate an incredibly disproportionate percentage of the violence” (Sapolsky 44). Some people blame this phenomenon on testosterone making men more aggressive. But if this is the case then why haven’t we heard about women with higher levels of testosterone having the same issues. “Study after study has shown that when you examine testosterone levels when males are first placed together in the social group, testosterone levels predict nothing about who is going to be aggressive. The subsequent behavioral differences drive the hormonal changes, rather than the other way around” (Sapolsky 45). In other words, their behavior drives
their testosterone levels up rather than already high levels of testosterone causing them to act aggressively. This could be the result of socialization. Boys grow up playing with action figures and superheroes and boys are encouraged to play rough sports like football. Boys are encouraged and praised for rough and tough behavior under the guise that “boys will be boys.” From youth they are socialized that this is the way boys are and how they should behave. It is socially acceptable for boys to exhibit aggressive behavior which may be why they do it not because their testosterone is making them and it’s out of their control. - Aaliyah H.
Sapolsky, Robert. 1997. “The Trouble with Testosterone: and Other Essays.” New York, NY, Scribner. 44-45
Image Source (https://twitter.com/catdadwen/status/1290455263301042176)

The Biggest Leadership Challenge for Women in 2024: Achieving Gender Parity in Leadership Roles: "The biggest leadership...
03/08/2024

The Biggest Leadership Challenge for Women in 2024: Achieving Gender Parity in Leadership Roles: "The biggest leadership challenge for women in 2024 is undoubtedly achieving gender parity in leadership roles. Despite progress, the persistent gender gap, barriers to advancement, the motherhood penalty, lack of mentorship, work-life integration, cultural expectations, and the need for intersectionality and inclusivity all contribute to this formidable challenge. Women leaders must continue to push for change and advocate for themselves and their unique ability to see a better tomorrow. Female leaders are called to serve as role models for the next generation of aspiring women leaders. Only through concerted efforts can we hope to create a more equitable and inclusive future where women can fully realize their leadership potential."



https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/biggest-leadership-challenge-women-2024-achieving-gender-don-barden-r0i3e/?trackingId=aeBLNlWnTMSiyg6B5PI3QA%3D%3D

WOMEN, PEACE, SECURITY: THINKING CREATIVELY TO PURSUE NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH GENDER EQUALITY: the Women, Peace, and ...
03/06/2024

WOMEN, PEACE, SECURITY: THINKING CREATIVELY TO PURSUE NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH GENDER EQUALITY: the Women, Peace, and Security framework is a way to advance national security through gender equality. Gender-related grievances — men being unable to find or pay for wives, for example — are often the underlying cause of conflicts. Because of its earlier one-child policy, China’s 2020 census counted 34.9 million more men than women. These men, referred to as “bare branches” and untethered to society through marriage and children, are considered a potential security problem by the Chinese government. Given China’s past propensity to unite its population — now over 1.4 billion — in times of internal stress by focusing on an external enemy, China’s bare branches could prove a security issue for the United States as well."



https://warontherocks.com/2023/12/women-peace-security-thinking-creatively-to-pursue-national-security-through-gender-equality/

After Nex's death, former LGBTQ+ students say Owasso has troubling history of bullying: "For many across the United Stat...
03/04/2024

After Nex's death, former LGBTQ+ students say Owasso has troubling history of bullying: "For many across the United States, as demonstrated by a flood of posts on social media, the teen’s death has come to symbolize the dire consequences of anti-transgender rhetoric and laws being promulgated by several of the state’s elected officials....Several former and current Owasso students told The Oklahoman they recognized their own experiences in Nex’s story. They described instances of repeated bullying and harassment over their gender identities and s*xualities and said they often felt administrators failed to appropriately intervene."



https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/02/29/nex-benedict-death-has-owasso-scrutinzed-treatment-lgbtq-students/72685776007/

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