This week’s roundup of our favorites from across the interwebs to help you make sense of men and women. 1. New Marriages or No Marriages? by Nancy Folbre of the Economix blog of The New York Times says that why more children are being born to unmarried mothers is a complex question involving education, income, […]
In Time for International Women’s Day on March 8, Researchers at the Council on Contemporary Families Debate: “Is the Gender Revolution Over?” In 1973—less than 40 years ago—the Supreme Court ruled that sex-segregated employment ads were illegal. The next two decades saw massive, rapid action in eradicating old laws and prejudices. But now three researchers […]
Since more than 99 percent of American women who have ever been sexually active have used birth control, Sarah Jackson urges women—and the men who support them—to speak out about having access to contraception. I just finished reading 99 Nights With the 99 Percent by journalist Chris Faraone. For his book, subtitled “Dispatches From the […]
Despite its negative connotation, the hijab is still seen by many Muslim women as a mark of pride—the crown of what it means to be American. The topic of women’s status in Islam has been a hot one for decades, and has experienced a special revival since the 9-11 attacks on the World Trade Center. […]
This week’s roundup of our favorites from across the interwebs to help you make sense of men and women. 1. America’s Major Magazines Still Aren’t Publishing Stories By Women by Alyssa Rosenberg of Alternet.org says that Vida, an organization devoted to women in literature, has released a survey of the articles published by women in […]
Donna Stefano, a divorced single mother raising a son in the Middle East, shares her experiences dealing with cultural differences, disapproval, and finding her strength in a foreign country. As any expectant, first-time mother, I looked forward to parenting with that wonderful mix of glorious anticipation and trepidation. When I became a single mother through […]
This week’s roundup of our favorites from across the interwebs to help you make sense of men and women. 1. As Virginia Ultrasound Rule Fails, Is GOP Seeing Reproductive Rights Backlash? by Michelle Goldberg of The Daily Beast says Gov. Bob McDonnell balked at an ultrasound law, and a personhood bill fell with it. Are […]
This piece was originally published on Gaddy Daddy. Republished here with permission. Many people ask us how Max was conceived. It’s a rather personal question that some parents would understandably decline to answer. We usually don’t mind it, because we see it as an opportunity to inform them about the wonderful ways that families can […]
