“Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.” That’s the saying, right? I’m not sure what to make of the sentiment when we add the rejoinder. Perhaps it has something to do with the mythical nine lives of cats. They take risks because they can. Maybe… As a human without the benefits of nine …
Yep! That’s my foot. And, it’s my daily reminder about brain power and self-care. Popularized definitions of self-care are gendered. There’s no doubt about it, right?! U.S. society convinces women (which women?) and men (which men?) to practice self-care through consumption of gendered products and experiences designed to help us overcome burnout. But, the only …
Women in the United States didn’t gain the right to vote in 1920. Nope. Women in the United States regained the right to vote. Women voted in the U.S. colonies before 1920. The intersections of gender, race, social class, age, religion, nation, politics, and democracy have always mattered in this country. Women (privileged women) voted …
It’s not about whether a female candidate can win the popular vote or even lead the nation. The real challenge is convincing people to vote for a female candidate. The ideas of likability and electability are steeped in U.S. gender norms. Data indicate that people do not think negatively about women in leadership positions. They …
Likability, Electability, and Gender Stereotypes. Oh My! Read More »
My grandmother created them. My mother kept them safe. I discovered them. My daughter wanted them. And, together we both met my grandmother for the first time as we canned her homemade pickle recipes. Salt. Vinegar. Alum. Dill. Sugar. Cucumbers. Jars. Hours. Days. Weeks. Months. Adherence to the quality, simplicity, and process. How many …
When I was a doctoral student, my mentor gave a group of us this advice. We were about to give conference presentations at a predominantly masculinized event and felt the pressure of academic conformity looming. “Be who you are” she told us. Wherever you are. Be who you are. I’ve taken this advice to heart …
