Non-sexist child rearing is the only way to raise kids in today's society
Maria Gomez
Issue date: 4/27/06 Section: News
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The Non-Sexiest Child Bearing discussion was a way for Professor June-Anne Greeley, Professor Cristal Manning and the Director of Women's Studies, Jennifer McLaughlin along with Professor Bowman of the Psychology Department to present how to raise and educate our children in this society, which is supposed to be more open than years ago.
"How do we raise our children in this Feminist Era?" said Greeley.
The gender role is very important; both the man and the woman should have a hand in raising our children.
Biological, cultural and social aspects were taken in consideration as well as family influence in terms of how our children behave in this society.
A fifty-year-old man was raised differently from a twenty-five year old man; years ago, men wouldn't do the cooking or the cleaning. However, nowadays, the things are a little different; a man may not be expected to clean up the house, but neither a woman. Gender roles have changed; the line has been gradually deteriorating.
In fact, a marriage should be a contract in which both partners should share and distribute their duties in relation with children.
"I don't want my children to be raised thinking that a woman should do the cooking," said Manning.
Biologically, male and females are different; we are biologically determined. "We are set up to do things differently, but that doesn't mean that is better or worse," said Bowman.
However, socialization plays an important role when it comes to our children's education and behavior.
As Manning said, she didn't push her daughter to wear certain clothes or play with certain toys.
Later, Greeley pointed out how media has the power to influence our children in many ways. "Perhaps our roles are influenced by media," she said.
"As a single parent with two boys, I did not create a gender environment," said Davis.
"I am convinced that biological or sociological influence is much stronger than family," she said.
"How do we raise our children in this Feminist Era?" said Greeley.
The gender role is very important; both the man and the woman should have a hand in raising our children.
Biological, cultural and social aspects were taken in consideration as well as family influence in terms of how our children behave in this society.
A fifty-year-old man was raised differently from a twenty-five year old man; years ago, men wouldn't do the cooking or the cleaning. However, nowadays, the things are a little different; a man may not be expected to clean up the house, but neither a woman. Gender roles have changed; the line has been gradually deteriorating.
In fact, a marriage should be a contract in which both partners should share and distribute their duties in relation with children.
"I don't want my children to be raised thinking that a woman should do the cooking," said Manning.
Biologically, male and females are different; we are biologically determined. "We are set up to do things differently, but that doesn't mean that is better or worse," said Bowman.
However, socialization plays an important role when it comes to our children's education and behavior.
As Manning said, she didn't push her daughter to wear certain clothes or play with certain toys.
Later, Greeley pointed out how media has the power to influence our children in many ways. "Perhaps our roles are influenced by media," she said.
"As a single parent with two boys, I did not create a gender environment," said Davis.
"I am convinced that biological or sociological influence is much stronger than family," she said.