This is very interesting. I agree with not telling boys to 'be a man' or girls to be ladylike. Not helpful.https://twitter.com/CHSommers/status/788480297209851904 …
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@Operative_G Not suggesting we deny that gender diffs exist in anti-social behaviour as well as general but not 2 title it a form of gender -
Then you're saying that there should be no ideal to live up to? I think it'll happen regardless.
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I'm saying I don't like negative traits described as 'masculinity' & 'femininity.' Nothing at all abt role models.
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Sure, but what it means to be a "man" or "woman" are questions fundamental to growing up and finding identity.
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Yes. That's a different point I think.
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I think they're related. "Be a man" is only a problem if that "man" is a problem. Like saying "be brave". If you're not... well.
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@Operative_G If you're telling someone to 'be a gender' it suggests they're not doing gender properly. Encourage positive traits instead -
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@Operative_G "Be a man" is just shame inducing. If a boy is fearful, I'd rather work on positive qualities & call them resiliance & courage -
I so appreciate this. Seems little value is placed on the power of words these days. Right words seed belief
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I don't know. Sometimes I think we've become too language policy but I do agree here.
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That commercials will always appeal to the lowest common denominator has nothing to do with that.
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