An individual’s gender identity consists of their internalized sense of and their conscious construction of their gender. Although the gender binary of male and female is the most common in Western culture, there are many other gender identities that can be acknowledged (the genitals they were born with). This is the basis of the practice … Read more
During the month of June, we celebrate Pride. Various Pride flags have been flown over state and federal buildings, in front of private residences, on crosswalks, and in community parades and festivities. Flags are political symbols that signify belonging to a group, working together, and being seen. The Pride flag has changed over the years … Read more
Some Indigenous tribes use the phrase “Two-Spirit,” which encompasses cultural, spiritual, sexual, and gender identity. The phrase represents the long history of sexual and gender variety in Indigenous cultures as well as their nuanced views on gender roles, spirituality, and more. Each country has its own unique lingo and set of responsibilities for its Two-Spirit … Read more
It’s easy to forget about the importance of taking care of one’s mind. This, however, is a crucial component. Essentially everything we do need it. One’s ability to get things done can be negatively impacted by their mental health on a given day. Avoiding an errand is a basic example. More serious examples include things … Read more
A child’s proper gender development can be fostered in numerous ways. A better grasp of the origins and development of gender identity is helpful. If you could explain the distinction between gender and sex, what would it be? For most kids, identifying as a male or a girl comes easily. Biological markers are used to … Read more
Many gay men and women had a tough time of it before the UK decriminalized homosexuality (Sexual Offences Act 1967) and technology brought the LGBT community together. As part of their double life, many LGBT people developed their own code of communication to prevent being outed. The Polari language was developed for this purpose. Polari, … Read more
Gender norms have a disproportionately negative impact on girls, particularly on their sense of identity, aspirations, and expectations. So, it’s important for schools to be the first place where efforts to eradicate clichés and the behaviors they encourage can be implemented. There have been campaigns that stress the importance of including positive female role models … Read more
It would be a lie to say that we treat everyone the same. You don’t treat your brother and sister the same way you treat your mom and dad. In the same way, teachers treat boys and girls differently in the classroom. Teachers pass on their own beliefs to their students, either unconsciously or on … Read more
discrimination based on a person’s sex or gender, especially against women and girls. The word “sexism” came from “second-wave” feminism in the 1960s and ’70s and ’80s. Most likely, it was based on the word “racism” from the civil rights movement (prejudice or discrimination based on race). Sexism is the idea that one sex is … Read more
The New School works hard to make sure that everyone in the university community feels welcome, no matter their race, ethnicity, national origin, culture, language, gender and how they express their gender, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs, age, or ability. The university is against all kinds of discrimination and oppression, whether they are done … Read more
