Role Reboot

‘Men At Work’: How Gendered Language Affects Our Kids

Understanding the effects of gendered language on children is important because occupational aspirations develop in elementary school. As I turned onto my street a few weeks ago, I saw a bright orange, diamond-shaped sign that said, “Men Working.” I passed by the crew of five. Were any women working? No. And why would they be? It’s […]

‘Men Working’ vs. ‘Women’s Work’: A Father-Daughter Story

I am a stay-at-home dad and my wife is a physician, so gender roles in our home are usually fluid and negotiable—unlike in the “real world.” “Dad, why does that sign say ‘Men Working’? Isn’t that sexist?” My 13-year-old daughter and I are driving to the store, and there is road work ahead. “Yes,” I sigh. […]