There is currently a debate raging on the topic of gender identity and intersex individuals. This debate has been brought to the forefront due to recent events, such as the case of Bruce Jenner transitioning to Caitlyn Jenner. On one side of the debate are those who feel that everyone should be free to self-identify … Read more
The traditional gender roles of men and women have been changing in recent years. Women are now working more outside the home, and men are taking on more responsibility for housework and childcare. However, these changes have not been evenly distributed across all families. In some cases, the father is still the primary breadwinner, while … Read more
We’re bombarded with gender-specific ideas in our every day lives: magazines, billboards, novels, games, and TV programming. They educate us on what is natural on a daily basis. Which tells us how men and women differ in so many ways. “You are not normal if you can’t discover anybody,” says one myth, while the another … Read more
Boys will be boys. It’s a phrase that’s often used to excuse bad behaviour, or to write off men and boys as being inherently wild and unruly. But what does it really mean? For some people, it simply means that boys and men are wired differently than girls and women. They’re more physical, more impulsive, … Read more
