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Women Breadwinners: Why We Must Be Sensitive to Our Slower-Moving Husbands
by Morra Aarons-MeleFebruary 28, 2011
I'll never forget when a good friend said of her husband, "I swear he's happier now that he finally makes more money than I do." Yeah, many of us might secretly think that when breadwinning roles are reversed. But I've never seen any data proving this. Even worse, the media blitz covering the "Mancession" has tended to resort to stereotypes of couples in which the man suddenly earns less and ev...Posted in Fathers, Feminism, Marriage, Morra, Mothers | (1) Comments »
"Frenemies" and "Bromances"
by Nicole RodgersFebruary 28, 2011
During the recent Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion show, I watched six heavily-botoxed women hurl insults back and forth for an hour. “She needs to learn some manners,” Taylor said, pointing at Kim. “You bully me all the time!” Camille yelled at Kyle. “You say things that aren’t true, Camille,” Kyle shot back. “You’ve done this to y...Posted in Gender Roles, Nicole, Pop Culture, Reality TV | (3) Comments »
The Risks and Harm of Pornography
by Fran Sussner RodgersFebruary 28, 2011
This is a good summary of why pervasive porn is a public health issue. It is an issue that is hidden, often misunderstood and rarely discussed. You don’t have to be a prude to question whether we are doing harm to our children and our relationships in the porn/internet age. We need to understand all this better and to take it seriously as porn reinforces a lot of the stereotypes that have...Posted in Fran, Gender Roles, Sex | (0) Comments »
Where Have the Good Men Gone?
by Nicole RodgersFebruary 25, 2011
Kay S. Hymowitz's piece actually strikes me a little unfair towards men. It's not the first time I've heard complaints about the pre-adult male phenomenon and, let's be honest, a lot of it is true. Dudes, especially affluent ones in their 20s, often live like overgrown frat boys, surrounded by video games, trashy mags and bearing a generally noncommittal approach to life. But the truth is tha...Posted in Gender Roles, nfti-home, Nicole, Pop Culture | (2) Comments »
Why I'm not married (and it's not because I'm an angry slut)
February 23, 2011
For folks who read Tracy McMillian's recent article on Why You're Not Married, here's the other side of the story, from an unmarried Jessica Ravitz at CNN on why she's not married. According to Ravitz, McMillian's list of six reasons missed the most important one: "life happens." Although this is more a personal account than an attempt to defend all unmarried women, to me, its also an a remind...Posted in Gender Roles, Marriage, nfti-home | (1) Comments »
Bed Time for a Working Mom
By Connie EarlFebruary 23, 2011
Connie Earl is a family doctor in Santa Rosa, CA, and the mother of a 21 month old bundle of energy and collector of shin bruises. Her son, Jenner, was born during her residency training, and her husband, Russ, left his own teaching career to be the stay-at-home parent. Russ recently wrote about his experience for Role/Reboot. Bed Time for a Working Mom This ritual we share each night, in sec...Posted in Gender Roles, Working Mothers | (6) Comments »
Why Men Need to Speak Up About Abortion
by Fran Sussner RodgersFebruary 23, 2011
Adam Traister finally says it: Men need to be speak up about abortion. We all need to speak up about abortion. The current severe crack down on both abortion and birth control ignores the fact that is affects a very large percentage of men and women, especially when you include birth control. Obviously men also want sex and do not want to have to support and nurture unwanted children so why is ...Posted in Abortion , Fathers, Fran, Sex | (1) Comments »
The Threatening Scent of Fertile Women
by Fran Sussner RodgersFebruary 22, 2011
So we are just animals after all. Women who are ovulating are threats to men in monogamous relationships although men can find a way to resist them. Much of our attractiveness to men is enhanced when we are most fertile. So for those seeking mates, make sure you are out and about during that time of the month. For those of us, post menopausal women seeking mates, I guess we are out of luck. Won...Posted in Fran, Gender Roles, Sex | (0) Comments »
Industries Where Women Still Earn Less Than Men
by Fran Sussner RodgersFebruary 18, 2011
Before we get all bent out of shape about the "End of Men," let's remember that women still earn less than men in the same jobs. Unemployment has taken a bigger toll on men, but it has not improved the relative salary position of women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2009, the average woman made 80% of a man's weekly wage. It depends what job women do: "Women in construction --...Posted in Fran, Gender Roles, Workplace | (0) Comments »
She Makes More Money Than He Does. So?
by Nicole RodgersFebruary 18, 2011
Check out Hanna Rosin's most recent. Talk about a “shift generation”- A recent review of Census data shows that women under the age of 30 are making more money than men in all but three of the 150 biggest cities in the United States. Meanwhile, in a recent Pew Research Center survey, 67 percent of Americans said that in order to be ready for marriage, a man should be able to suppor...Posted in Fathers, Gender Roles, Marriage, Mothers, Nicole, Workplace | (0) Comments »
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