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- Why the Gender Pay Gap is MisleadingA look at what factors are causing the supposed "gender pay gap", and why discrimination based on sex has nothing to do with it.
- Mixed Gender Vocalist Bands That Are Better When the Female SingsSome bands trade vocal duties between male and female members. Some of these bands produce better music when the girl sings. In some cases, the improvement is striking.
- Gallup 'Rich' Poll Shows Gender Income GapWomen would require less money to consider themselves rich, and a well known feminist says the reason for it has provided fuel for Occupy protests.
- The Tragedy of Transgender ChildrenParents should not assume that gender confusion means a child is gay or trapped in the wrong body.
- International Student-Athletes Will Be Limited on NJCAA Rosters as of August 1, 2012Beginning August 1, 2012 the National Junior College Athletic Association will limit the number of international student-athletes allowed on each sports team. The maximum number of international student-athletes by sport is listed here.
- Gender Preference: Are Girls More 'In Demand'?We all want a healthy baby, but it's hard to ignore gender. With the help of sex selection techniques, more women are placing gender selection in their own hands - and the majority are hoping for a girl.
- Chester Has Learned that Love Knows No Gender, No Color, No Religion and No Sexual OrientationA short story about a hen who wants to be a rooster and learns that love knows no gender, no color, no relition and no sexual orientation looking through human eyeglasses.
- SuicideStudy of suicide. Who commits suicide and the reasons behind
- How to Choose a Baby's Gender Using the Shettles MethodMany couples long for an effective method of gender selection. The Shettles Method can increase the odds of conceiving a boy or conceiving a girl.
Berkeley Bake Sale Priced By Race: Satire or Too Severe?To satirize a bill that would allow California universities to consider race, ethnicity and gender in the admission process, a Republican student group plans to have a bake sale where goods are priced according to race and gender. Is this appropriate?- Parents Sound Off About Chaz Bono Dancing with Lacey Schwimmer on DWTSChaz Bono, formerly Chastity, child of Sonny and Cher, underwent gender reassignment surgery. Chaz is pairing with Lacey Schwimmer on Dancing with the Stars. Some viewers have complained, saying children shouldn't be subjected to transgender agenda.
Accurate Gender Test Could Be Used 7 Weeks into PregnancyThe test could help prevent invasive tests that could result in miscarriages, and bring relief to highly curious parents.
Americans Prefer Sons to DaughtersFox 26 of Houston Texas recently did a news story the results of a Gallup poll and related it to local parents asking the doctor who was to perform an IVF procedure to produce a son.- Investigating Prescriptive Rules: PronounsAn investigative survey into the rules and usage of pronouns.
Understanding Western Perspectives of Native American Gender RolesLike to learn about Native American history and cultures - read this article. It may give you a different perspective of Native American gender dynamics.- Beyond Equality Swedish Gender Free SchoolsSweden has opened a school that removes any book, or activity that promotes gender such as Cinderella. Would you raise your child as neither "he" nor "she"?
- Native American Sociology: Introduction to Gender & Family RelationshipsShort introduction to the basics of historic Native American societies: gender, matriarchy vs. matrilineal, what is matrilocal and patrilocal residence, the role of maternal uncles among matrilineal peoples, etc.
- How Fair is the Fairer Sex?Does having more women both in leadership and in government make the government more transparent, less prone to corruption? These are all important questions that shape our understanding of not only politics but also gender relations.
- Knowing the Gender of Your Child by Considering the Chinese Map of BirthIt will be a boy or a girl? Most of the people around the world have already heard numerous old stories about a boy is conceived or what shape does the belly of the woman should be for a girl to be born.
- Montesquieu and Graffigny's Arguments Concerning Gender Relations and Its Effect on WomenThis article is an in-depth comparative analysis of two authors' philosophies on gender relations during the Enlightenment.
Gender Free! The New Way to ParentOne family's decision to keep their little boy/girl's gender secret affects the world's definition of "child rights".- Be Wary of Raising Children Gender-neutralA baby named Storm in Toronto is in the news for being raised gender-neutral, with friends and even family not knowing the kid's sex. This may be progressive, but is it wise?
- Types of Literary Criticism: Gender CriticismGender criticism explores how sexual identity influences not only the creation of, but the perception of a work.
Would You Hide Your Child's Gender in Exchange for Fairness?Would you hide your child's gender in exchange for fairness? That's exactly what some parents are doing and they claim it's for the better. When I first read about this decision, I have to admit that I didn't understand why a parent would want to do this.- Gender Reveal Baby Shower Cakes Make for a Sweet SurpriseWant to find out the sex of your baby, but not by yourself in the doctor's office? Want to share this big news with your family and friends? Have a gender reveal baby shower! When you cut the cake, you'll know!
- Belly Test for Baby GenderHow to use the positioning on a woman's belly to predict the gender of the child.
Approximative Words and Phrases in DiscourseWords and phrases of approximation (such as "about" and "give or take") are common. My hypothesis is that misunderstanding can result from gender differences. This paper and accompanying charts provide evidence to support this hypothesis.- Gender Reveal Party IdeasAnnouncing your baby's gender is lots of fun, so why not make a party out of it? So if you're having a gender reveal party, here are some ideas and tips on setting the date, invitations, how to make the announcement, and more!
Does a Mom's Pre-Conception Diet Determine Baby Gender?Does your pre-conception diet determine baby gender? Here's what women who are trying to conceive either a boy or a girl should know about the link between diet and gender selection.- Ru Paul Drag Race Reality Show ReviewThis is a discussion about homophobia and construction of gender through perspective and entertainment.
The College Guy: Sample Research Project ProposalSome teacher like for you to write a proposal for your future research paper. So, here is a basic piece of writing to follow.
ADAM LAMBERT is NOT CONFUSED ABOUT GENDEROrientation is another ploy used in divisive political agendas, something that has nothing to do with politics, painting you sons toenails pink becomes, "transgendered identity politics". Really?- On Overly Gendering Children, Setting Examples, Identity Crises, and Whether a Boy is a BoyThis parenting advice column addresses the issue of whether to reinforce traditional gender roles for young children. Spoiler: We like the idea. Plenty of societal forces work to blur those lines, and if parents want to set some standards, good on them.
- Baby Shower Gift Ideas when You Don't Know the GenderWhat gift do you give to a baby whose gender is unknown?
- Book Review of 'Cult of Power' by Martha BurkThis review describes the inequalities that women face in the workplace and business world. Provides a short history of the inequalities, its effects and what the government is doing in response to these inequalities.
- How Gender Expectations Affect ChildrenGender expectations begin from the time a baby is born and unfortunately could leave a child struggling with who they really are and what type of person they want to be.
- Rahm Emanuel Suggests New Single-Gender Schools in ChicagoRahm Emanuel is tackling Chicago's education problems and has suggested that single-single schools could help close the gaps.
- Does Race or Gender Affect a Teacher's Ability to Connect with His Class?Should a teacher's race or gender matter to the students in the classroom? As a white male teacher in an urban school, I sometimes felt incapable of building a strong connection with my students because of my race and gender.
- How to Prevent Gender Stereotypes from Affecting Your ChildGender stereotypes limit the possibilities open to a child and can creep in without careful planning and parenting. Here's how you can avoid using gender stereotypes with your children and prevent these stereotypes from affecting your child.
- White House Says Women Still Earn Less Than Men in Same JobWomen need to change their attitude of value in the workplace and then maybe they will be determined to ask for more money
