Sentences with phrase «about gender stereotypes»

Jonny Walker, a primary teacher in east London who has previously written for Schools Week about gender stereotypes, said: «The particular focus on this book is a timely and welcome one, which would cause many school leaders to pause and reflect on their own practices.»

Conversations about gender stereotypes lead to further discourse around power and gender in secondary school.

Following a new report that found disconcerting levels of gender bias among teen boys, teen girls, and even the mothers of teen boys and girls, HGSE's Making Caring Common project has now released a toolkit for educators [PDF] who want to spur discussion about gender stereotypes and discrimination in their school communities.

By getting a neutral and modern baby bag, like a backpack, you won't have to worry about gender stereotypes and packing different bags for whoever is out and about with your tot.

When you read about gender stereotypes in children, it's usually about behaviours.

To millennials, both men and women, old ideas about gender stereotypes are necessarily giving way to the reality that mom going to work isn't some Mr. Mom hijinks — it's reality, and modern families and modern workplaces are gonna have to adjust.

What ultimately frustrates me about gender stereotypes is that most of us don't think critically about them, let alone having industries think critically about them.

In reviews, talk openly about gender stereotypes and make sure women are always considered for leadership positions and personal development opportunities, and recognized for their contributions.

Not exact matches

I'm not talking about the blowup at Google over gender stereotyping (I'll save that one for a later column).

Avivah Wittenberg - Cox, CEO of the gender consulting firm 20 - first, wishes the conversations about women in the workplace could move beyond gender stereotypes — «I think it's suicidal to talk about women being better or men being better» — and even beyond mention of gender itself.

It should empower women to talk about their health, and break down gender stereotypes.

She spoke about the problem of perpetuated gender stereotypes at the World Economic Forum this week.

But while people may have a right to express their beliefs in public, that does not mean companies can not take action when women are subjected to comments that perpetuate negative stereotypes about them based on their gender.

Certain of Calvin's tropes for sin, most notably his descriptions of the defiling and polluting power of sin, feed gender stereotypes about sexual purity that unfairly blame and shame women's bodies as the source of sin.

While I disagree with many of Mark's views on femininity and masculinity, I am convinced that Christians can talk about gender issues with gentleness and respect, without resorting to stereotypes, bullying, and scorn.

And this is where it gets dicier because at the core we Christians have a tough time talking about gender - the differences, similarities, and stereotypes.

I have to say that just as stereotyping of genders leades to disadvantages for all, stereotyping men as perpetraros and women and victims is also not the best way to go about things.

In my opinion, this is why we need better conversations about the Bible and gender — so our kids will know that, at least in the Kingdom of God, they will never be reduced to stereotypes, but celebrated for all that makes them unique participants in God's creative work in the world.

The new series will see the women «take part in a series of entertaining tasks and hidden experiments which will test their - and our - assumptions, challenge gender stereotypes and reveal fascinating truths about what it is to be a woman - and man - in the 21st century».

I had heard so many horror stories about bossy, insensitive women in tweeds reducing young mums to tears over their choice of cot covers that I was half - expecting some female Darth Vader to turn up and tell me off for painting the nursery the wrong shade of blue [or indeed painting it blue at all — gender stereotyping, tut tut].

And, sadly, reading the comments on many HuffPo columns has made things clearer to me, too — we still cling to gender stereotypes and talk in absolutes, «always» and «never,» about the other sex.

Their #happyhusband posts almost always are about food... that their wives made for them — again, a gendered construction of marriage that also validates the «way to a man's heart is through his stomach» stereotype.

She observes that parents contribute to the notion that boys don't have emotional needs by subscribing to stereotypes about gender:

«Sexual harassment, gender stereotypes prevalent among youth: Youth share stories about media, romantic and sexual relationships.»

«The findings demonstrate that gossip is intimately linked to mate competition and not solely the product of a female gender stereotype that may be viewed as pejorative,» states Davis, who believes that therapists, counsellors, educators, and the general public should rethink their stance about gossip.

New research suggests that gender stereotypes about money can negatively impact women's cognitive functioning.

Since gender stereotypes should not be an issue, I would give women the same advice as men: the most important thing that someone interested in science should think very carefully about is who they will choose as a mentor.

Amy Schumer is never afraid to get real about body image and to confront unfair gender stereotypes — and now, the comedian is clapping back once again.

I think this is talking about not allowing yourself or your identity to be shaped by stereotypes such as age and gender and that we all contain opposite elements in our personality that can be fun to play with in fashion.

I usually write about being a dad in a mums world, and raising a girl outside the gender stereotypes of the pink aisle.

It's a terrific film, one that shatters stereotypes about race and gender in tentpole blockbusters, explores important ideas about black culture and Afrofuturism, and is a genuinely fun, well - made movie to boot.

Whether it's about toys and gender stereotypes, a New Jersey girl who was tired of seeing books only about white boys and dogs, or discussing a new line of dolls with disabilities, you can provide openings for children to see how bias takes place in media and the everyday objects that they use.

Research has also demonstrated that poorer mathematics achievement is associated with anxiety about maths and that young girls are more likely to underperform in a maths task if their mothers» endorse negative gender stereotypes (Carey, Hill, Devine, & Szὕcs, 2016; Tomasetto, Alparone, & Cadinu, 2011).

Another study, by Carol Dweck and colleagues, found that female college students had a lower sense of belonging in mathematics if they perceived that their college environment encouraged gender stereotypes about mathematics (for example, females are not as good at calculus as males) and the idea that mathematics ability is fixed (Good, Rattan & Dweck, 2012).

Learning Objectives: • To understand what is meant by a «stereotype» • To identify and describe common stereotypes of men and women in the media • To evaluate the impact of stereotypes on young people's attitudes about gender and the effect on self esteem • To develop skills of philosophical enquiry to explore what is meant by «respect»

Jay Harman, BHA education campaigner, said: «All the evidence and all the expertise tells us that comprehensive, high - quality, and age - appropriate PSHE, including SRE, leads to the best outcomes in terms of improving sexual health, reducing teenage pregnancy, challenging gender stereotypes, educating about consent, protecting children from abuse, and tackling homophobic and transphobic bullying.

This is an exercise in thinking about gender, stereotypes, law, (even the nature of colours).

They're going to talk about gender anyway, so better it be guided by adults than based on the stereotypes they know.»

Educators should be age appropriate about any discussion, Sadowski says, and cites the work of the Welcoming Students organization, which offers lesson plans, professional development material, and family education focused not on sexuality, which is what usually prompts parent pushback, but on the harmful effects of bullying, understanding gender stereotypes, and family diversity.

Supporters of the bill say the law would help alleviate bullying based on sexual orientation by combating stereotypes and misconceptions about lesbian, gay, trans - gendered, bi-sexual and questioning (LGTBQ) individuals.

Despite widespread concern about boys» literacy skills, we rarely look seriously at the lingering gender stereotypes that play out every day in our schools, homes, and communities.

Q: How can teachers avoid reinforcing gender stereotypes when speaking to their students about math and science careers?

For instance, female, African American, and Latino students can experience a «stereotype threat» when attending a math class due to racialized and gendered beliefs about their ability in these subject areas.14

The authors note that existing stereotypes about gender and reading lead to a «gap [that] may reflect boys» fear of confirming the negative stereotype about their gender group in reading, rather than intrinsic gender differences favoring females in reading ability and motivation.»

[iv] Today, some elementary teachers remain puzzled about how to avoid gender - based stereotypes or how to incorporate family diversity (i.e. the variety of what constitutes a family) into the school day; [v] and students continue to report troubling level of violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation.

We talked to Stewart about flipping gender stereotypes, the most intimidating part about writing I Am Justice and which real - life activists inspire her.

Although I knew I was writing about someone who had been born «intersex», I hadn't intended the novel to be an exploration of gender and how its stereotypes affect our lives, but that's what happened.

I usually write about being a dad in a mums world, and raising a girl outside the gender stereotypes of the pink aisle.

Articles like Betts» are infuriating to me because they simultaneously reinforce gendered stereotypes about gaming (the only game women play is Cooking Mama, amirite?)

The National Museum of Women in the Arts will gather 36 contemporary artists who, inspired by Womanhouse, once again challenge traditional ideas and stereotypes about domesticity and gender, some 46 years later.