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These Comics Highlight The Unfair Ways Society Views Moms Vs. Dads

Moms receive less recognition for parenting tasks than dads.

Society sets lower expectations for dads' parenting capabilities. [ more ]

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Men are more likely than women to want kids, study says. But has that always been true? | CBC News

Men are more likely to want to be parents than women, according to recent research.

There is a societal myth that women are always eager to become mothers, but research shows otherwise. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

4 months ago

Mom Faces Harsh Backlash For Making Her Teen Son's Bed Each Morning

Teenagers today face a multitude of stressors, making them the most depressed generation yet.

A mother received backlash for tidying up her teenage son's room and making his bed, despite the fact that he is responsible and helpful in other aspects. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

4 months ago

The Fantasy of the Fun TV Dad

Bluey is an Australian children's series that depicts a father, Bandit, as an exceptional and involved parent

The show appeals to both children and adults, challenging traditional gender roles and showcasing the struggles of modern parenthood [ more ]

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When Women Artists Choose Mothering Over Making Work

Patti Smith disappeared from the public eye for 16 years to focus on her family life in Detroit after her husband's death.

Some people criticized Smith for prioritizing her role as a wife and mother over her career as a punk singer and poet. [ more ]

New York Post

5 months ago

I'm raising my daughter to depend on a man and live a 'slow life'

Jasmine Dinis, a self-proclaimed 'tradwife,' is teaching her homeschooled daughter to depend on a man and prioritize being a homemaker.

Dinis is part of the growing 'tradwife' movement on social media, which promotes traditional gender roles and the nuclear family model.

Her controversial parenting strategy has received backlash from viewers who disagree with her beliefs. [ more ]

Mail Online

5 months ago

Prehistoric women were BETTER at hunting than men, study claims

A new study claims that prehistoric women engaged in hunting and were better suited for it than men.

Female biology, including hormones like estrogen, made women better suited for endurance activities like hunting.

This study aims to correct the history that erased women from the narrative of prehistoric hunting. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

In China, Ruled by Men, Women Quietly Find a Powerful Voice

Women in Shanghai are negotiating their public expression and reclaiming identities despite the political crackdown on feminism in China. [ more ]

Fast Company

This specific kind of commute is stressing women out

Women carry the majority of caregiving travel responsibilities, leading to increased stress and decreased levels of happiness and meaning. [ more ]

The Economist

1 month ago

The rise of the remote husband

The rise of remote work has led to a trend where husbands are taking on the role of staying at home while their wives leave for work.

Men and women are specializing in different types of work, with more women enrolling in professional schools like law and medicine. [ more ]

www.npr.org

1 month ago

'Women Behind the Wheel' explains how cars became a gendered technology

Cars were initially designed with features catering to traditional gender roles.

The electric starter was a crucial innovation that made cars more accessible to women. [ more ]

YogaRenew

Women in Yoga

Women have played a significant role in the history of yoga alongside well-known male figures.

The traditional narrative of yoga history has often overlooked the contributions and influence of women practitioners. [ more ]

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We said, there must be ladies': the pioneering Maasai women ending all-male leadership of the land

Women in Maasai Mara are taking up leadership roles in conservancies, traditionally dominated by men.

Conservancies provide income for Indigenous communities and help protect vital habitats outside of national parks. [ more ]

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TODAY.com

1 week ago

The 7 most misunderstood 'bad' moms in TV and movie history

Reexamining 'bad' mothers in media reveals complexity and unfair standards applied to fictional moms.

Media often portrays mothers as one-dimensional, solely defined by motherhood, while fathers are allowed more layers.

Societal judgments on motherhood can be harsh and unforgiving compared to fatherhood in media representations. [ more ]

The Nation

4 days ago

The Radical Worldmaking of Joanna Russ

Russ's powerful legacy in feminist science fiction [ more ]

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'Whale Fall' centers the push-and-pull between dreams and responsibilites

Whale Fall explores a remote Welsh island in 1938, where a stranded whale and visiting ethnographers catalyze the coming-of-age journey of a young woman. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Hayao Miyazaki's Anti-Comfort Movie

Miyazaki's films provide comfort through detailed worlds and caring characters. [ more ]

Artforum

BAD ROMANCE

American cinema has a history of depicting intergenerational relationships with a focus on white youth desired by male adults.

Recent films Tár and May December challenge traditional gender roles in portraying intergenerational relationships, questioning ethical boundaries in desire. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

The Best Sex Of My Life Came After My Divorce

Women may feel pressured to suppress their desires and preferences in intimate relationships due to past experiences of shame or judgement. [ more ]

www.npr.org

US news

Latinas are succeeding, but feel pressured to playing traditional roles for women

Latinas face pressures to balance work and family despite advancements in education and entrepreneurship. [ more ]

Boston.com

US news

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker says a woman should be a 'homemaker' in college commencement speech

Butker criticized Pride month, working women, President Biden's leadership, and abortion during a commencement address at Benedictine College. [ more ]

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NFL addresses Harrison Butker's anti-LGBTQ+ comments

A petition to remove NFL star Harrison Butker from the Kansas City Chiefs has gained 85,000+ signatures over comments on gay Pride, traditional gender roles, and other controversial issues. [ more ]

TODAY.com

20 hours ago

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager deliver fiery response to NFL kicker's graduation speech about women's roles

The commencement speech by Harrison Butker at Benedictine College sparked controversy regarding his comments on women's roles. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

A Fast-Paced History of Women Behind the Wheel'

Women have played a significant role in the history of driving, challenging societal norms and perceptions.

Cars have provided women with a sense of freedom and independence, yet also contributed to their entrapment in domestic responsibilities. [ more ]

The Nation

1 month ago

Olga Ravn's Novel of Parenting and Its Discontents

Mothers may naturally feel ambivalence or even hate towards their babies due to the challenges of motherhood.

Olga Ravn's novel 'My Work' explores the theme of maternal alienation and challenges conventional narratives of motherhood. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

My Young Child Doesn't Have A Boyfriend Yet. Stop Asking.

Parents should challenge gender role expectations for their children.

Questioning children about romantic partners can send harmful messages. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Dad Culture Has Nothing to Do With Parenting

Modern fathers are more involved in their children's lives than stereotypes suggest.

Stereotypes like 'dad bod' and 'dad rock' don't accurately reflect the responsibilities of fatherhood. [ more ]

HuffPost

4 months ago

It's Time We Acknowledge That Older Sisters Are The Backbone Of Society

Oldest daughters often take on a lot of emotional labor and responsibilities in their families.

They are often seen as the backbone of society and tend to be overrepresented in positions of leadership. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

PM and wife called out of touch' over cringey' video about chores

Social media backlash against video of Prime Minister and wife discussing chores.

Perception of the couple being out of touch with reality due to the interview. [ more ]

The New York Review of Books

Books

In My Mother's Archive | David A. Bell

The author learns more about her mother's life before her birth.

The author realizes the male-dominated perspective in her family's history. [ more ]

Bustle

Books

"Lives Of The Wives" Books Won't Save Us

Marriage is often an unglamorous role for women, requiring them to play multiple roles and endure struggles.

Books about wives remain common despite the decline in marriage rates, depicting women at the center while highlighting their domestic subservience. [ more ]

Consequence

Music

Kim Gordon releases menacing new song "I'm a Man"

Kim Gordon releases new single "I'm a Man" from her upcoming album The Collective.

The song explores masculine identity and dismantles traditional ideas about gender roles. [ more ]

The Paris Review