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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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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I'm saying that I'd rather boys be told to "be a man" and have that image of "manhood" be positive and nuanced.
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