Role Reboot

Free-Range Parenting Is A Privilege For The White And Affluent

Parents of color don’t receive a visit and a warning if their children are found playing alone; they are immediately blamed and far more likely to be arrested or lose custody of their children. At first glance, my 9-year-old daughter doesn’t look “poor.” She meticulously chooses her outfits for school, often sleeping in them—even the […]

When Stepping Out Of Traditional Gender Roles Feels Lonely

Though the majority of our friends and family support our decisions, we lack for role models in our own genders. I long to confide in women who took the career path, but can still only lean in so far. One thing I’ve learned after 10 years as a college professor is that teaching tends to […]