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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 hours ago

Women's football moves mountains in Pakistan

Girls and youth in Pakistan's remote mountainous regions use football to build confidence, challenge gender norms, and foster more tolerant, empowered communities.
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

I'm An Adult And I'm Playing With American Girl Dolls Again - And You Can Too

Adult women playing with dolls deserve social acceptance; cultural double standards stigmatize women for enjoying 'girl toys' while similar male hobbies are normalized.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

The Dave Ramsey Show and the Defense of Single Woman Homeowners: What To Know

A financially prepared single woman should pursue homeownership despite social pressure rooted in outdated gender expectations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Rachel Galvo: The Shite Feminist review swaggering comedy about religion and privilege at an all-girls school

Rachel Galvo's The Shite Feminist humorously critiques gender norms while reflecting on her privileged yet challenging upbringing in an all-girls Catholic school.
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

In Defense Of Sad Beige "Aesthetic" Parenting

Beige, neutral-toned baby clothes dominate the market, often limiting color options and reinforcing gender norms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Six great reads: sports bros, London's most rock'n'roll hotel and Tetris-like architecture

The sports-based manosphere favors unfiltered engagement and rejects traditional norms of decorum.
Mental health
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Are Men Allowed to Yell at Their Therapists?

Anger and aggression in therapy can reflect deeper emotional issues, particularly influenced by childhood experiences and gender socialization.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Family Dynamics Shape Workplace Culture

Early household dynamics can profoundly influence workplace culture. Factors such as birth order and parenting styles shape traits like collaboration, control, and risk-taking in adults.
Relationships
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Our daughters are named Kyle and Cameran. People are often confused, but we don't care.

Choosing untraditional names for children can lead to confusion and challenges due to societal expectations about gender and naming conventions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Six great reads: gravity-defying boobs, an ayahuasca multinational, and Jesse Armstrong on tech bros

The Trump administration has significantly influenced cultural norms and perceptions in America.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Crying in the Commons: why are women's workplace tears a source of shame?

Reeves’s display of distress may prove to have an unexpectedly positive legacy, normalising women’s tears in the workplace, which have mostly been mired in shame.
Psychology
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

One Man's Quest to Normalize Speedos for Dads

"Why are women expected to wear barely-there suits - I'm talking full-on thongs at the children's water park - while men get mocked for wearing form-fitting ones?"
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Women in India don't want safe zones' they want to enjoy public spaces as equals | Nilanjana Bhowmick

Societal norms demand women to remain polite even in uncomfortable situations, hindering their ability to assert boundaries.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Men Get So Angry

Men may channel emotions into anger, as it is often more socially accepted than other emotions, masking deeper feelings like fear.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Reddit Shares The Dumbest Things "Real Men" Refuse To Do

One user recounted how his boss refused to give CPR to another man during an emergency, insisting it would be too feminine, illustrating extreme toxic masculinity.
Women
Women
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Miss Manners: So these women think they can wear anything as long as it's black?

Women musicians often dress less formally than men in orchestras, highlighting a shift in standards of formality in dress codes.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Why I stopped calling myself 'Silly Mummy' in front of my daughter

Mothers should be conscious of their self-blame behavior to avoid teaching their daughters to prioritize others' feelings over their own.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A Fox host's rules for being a man': no leg-crossing, no public soup drinking

Tim Burchett dismisses stereotypes of masculinity, claiming he is a red-blooded man who refuses to drink from straws, rejecting perceived femininity in his actions.
UK news
#child-development
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Parenting

The Case for Letting Kids Play With Makeup

Parents often worry that their daughters' interest in makeup signals deeper issues, but it's normal developmental behavior.
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago
Parenting

When is a child too old to be in an opposite-sex changing room? The internet debates

By age 6, children should ideally switch to appropriate changing facilities to respect privacy and comfort in gendered spaces.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Case for Letting Kids Play With Makeup

Parents often worry that their daughters' interest in makeup signals deeper issues, but it's normal developmental behavior.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

What this dating app cliche actually means - and why you should swipe left on people who use it

Men highlighting their height on dating apps suggests a sexist mindset and reflects deep-seated societal expectations.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

What's the 'ideal' number of sexual partners? Study reveals the sweet spot - and it's not what you think

"There are both similarities and differences in the societal evaluation of male and female sexuality. However, contrary to common assumptions, moderate levels of sexual activity are most valued for both genders."
Relationships
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Startling new trend sees increase in item men are using in bedroom

The trend shows Australian men are increasingly purchasing adult toys, indicating a shift towards greater acceptance and understanding of sexual wellness.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Is Physical Health Masculine? Is Mental Health Feminine?

Fitness spaces often prioritize masculine norms, making women feel like intruders.
Men seek mental health treatment less often despite higher suicide rates, indicating significant support gaps.
Right-wing politics
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

6 Social Media Trends That Lead Women & Girls Down The Alt-Right Pipeline

Girls are equally at risk of alt-right influence through social media, though their pathways differ from boys'.
Clean beauty and 'trad wife' trends can lead adolescent girls towards conservative ideologies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

What do we mean when we say women can be too muscular'?

The term 'too muscular' often questions a woman's identity, implying she doesn't fit societal norms of femininity, beauty, and can even lead to accusations of cheating.
Exercise
Exercise
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Teen boys are going to extreme lengths to be 'skinny like Timothee Chalamet' - and parents are worried

Teenage boys are increasingly dieting, influenced by social media and changing ideals of masculinity.
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