Everyday Sexism

In the recent past, I've discovered a Twitter feed with the handle, "@EverydaySexism."  The feed

is fascinating for me as a male because I had no idea the kind of inappropriate and crappy behavior women have had to deal with.

I recommend checking out the sites and sharing responses with your students to get their interpretations.  Perhaps a pre-brief may be necessary as some of the content is quite graphic and the ideas may help long-held-in frustrations boil to the surface in class.  Still very worthwhile.

http://www.everydaysexism.com/

https://twitter.com/EverydaySexism

http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/everyday%20sexism

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/everyday-sexism

http://www.policymic.com/articles/37157/everyday-sexism-project-launches-in-usa-to-give-women-a-voice

When it comes to giving young women a voice, we as sociology teachers must assist.  We also have an obligation to guide our young men into appropriate behavior.


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