In her introduction paragraph of “‘Underrepresentation” or Misrepresentation?,” Doreen Kimura attempts to flip the script, and reflects upon how we freak out when there are 50% less women than men in any group, but don’t seem to bat an eyelash about the “underrepresentation of men in nursing or education.”  She suggests lesser talent or interest […]

  Gender.  A concept that seems not only to individuals but also society so fundamental, and yet so controversial.  A key to unlock someone’s identity.  A category on a legal document most likely with two proceeding check boxes—male or female. We as humans love to create boxes of simple categories, put things—including people—into them, ship […]

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