Pedestal Problem
A pedestal is a small stand to mount something on. It is a base for something decorative such as a statue, vase, or column. Figuratively, it is a place for some respected or highly...
Tagged: gender role stereotypes
The crippling cost of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ pattern for woman
Today I have a retelling of an old story as a parable. One fine morning in a small village a woman looked at her children and said, “My daughters, you are growing up fine...
Bound Feet
In third grade, my teacher taught us a little about China. The only thing I remember was that I heard of China’s ancient custom of footbinding for the first time. I learned that very...
Emotional Labor: A discussion guide for partners and roommates
Are you about to enter a house-sharing relationship with someone? Would you like to reboot the divisions of emotional labor in your existing house-sharing relationship? Between getting married, living with roommates or extended family,...
Instruction Manual
In a thoughtful attempt to domesticate me, my mother gave me a bread machine for my birthday when I was a sophomore at college. At the time I was eating mostly ramen noodles and...
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