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
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
During the last school year, I heard from two different people that one of the reasons they wanted to become teachers was to help LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) students. There are probably LGBTQ students in every classroom, though many aren’t yet ready to be open about their sexuality or gender identity. … Read more
People here are thought to be either single or married (i.e., in very serious, long-term relationships), but no one really dates. One in five Harvard seniors who are graduating have never been in a relationship while they were in college. How many relationships did Harvard seniors say they had on average? Just one. The majority … Read more
Homer, who is thought to be the first poet in Europe, is one of the best poets of all time. People thought he told stories and sang at the court. Some people think he was from the island of Iona based on the way he spoke, while others say he was from the island of … Read more
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) students are often treated badly and harassed at school. Unfortunately, a lot of school officials don’t know much about how the law says they should protect LGBT students. And sometimes they do know they are breaking the law, but they don’t think students will question them because they think … Read more
