In our patriarchal society, age-old norms still dictate how men and women are supposed to be. Traditional ideas about gender influence us to expect men to be strong and stoic. Boys are told throughout their upbringing that “real men don’t cry!” and are mocked if they show weakness. The worst thing a boy can hear …
Tag: Gender equality
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Mar 08 2017
Is the Women’s Movement Being Pushed Back?
The internet has given women today the opportunity to express themselves in countless new, individual ways. Women are communicating to an extent never seen before. This new reality has led to what we call “the fourth wave of feminism” and has, in many ways, strengthened women’s positions. However, we also see a strong backlash challenging …
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