Posts Tagged ‘Gender’
3 Ways Being Raised a Boy Kept Me from Getting the Mental Health Support I Needed
“I thought I was weak.” Growing up, this author was told they were a boy, and to “act like one.” Here are some of the painful ways society pushes boys, men, and people who identify with masculinity away from mental health care.
Read MoreThese Common Biases Keep Girls and Women From STEM – Here’s What to Do About It
If you rated your math and science skills, do you think a gender bias would influence your rating? Here’s a break-down of how the idea of who’s a “nerd” contributes to the gender gap in STEM fields like tech – and what to do about it.
Read MoreGrowing Up Black and Non-Binary – Finding Liberation Beyond the Gender Binary
“It’s okay to live your truth exactly how it looks.” From an early age, this author didn’t feel right trying to fit the binary of “man” or “woman.” This is a moving story of connecting with identity outside of society’s norms.
Read More7 Ways Parents Can Be More Body Positive Toward Their Queer and Transgender Kids
Traditional gender norms can be harmful for any child, and these ideas can help you be more body positive, especially with trans and gender non-conforming kids.
Read More4 Reasons Why Making STEM Pink to Get Girls Interested Is Absurd
There are some pretty cool toys and resources available right now for girls interested in STEM. They’re helping break gendered career stereotypes – but here’s how “pinkifying” toys can do more harm than good.
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