Parenting for Gender Equity
from ON BOYS Podcast Hosted by Janet Allison, Jennifer LW Fink
Gender equity begins at home. Policies matter, of course, but not as much as parenting. Think about that for a moment. Parents need to think & talk about gender stereotypes and expectations because those stereotypes and expectations affect our parenting, says Shelly Vaziri Flais, a pediatrician, mom of four, and author of Nurturing Boys to Be Better Men: Gender Equality Starts at Home. Gender also affects our boys’ experiences in the world, so if we don’t consciously consider gender in our parenting — and strive for equity — we may end up intentionally perpetuating the same stereotypes that have historically limited women and men. "It's about nurturing the child as a whole human being," Dr. Shelly says. In this episode, Jen, Janet, & Dr. Shelly discuss: Equity vs. equality Gender stereotypes & expectations Addressing parental differences regarding gender-based expectations Helping boys manage gender stereotypes Parenting 4 kids under age 4 Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode: Nurturing Boys to Be Better Men: Gender Equality Starts at Home, by Shelly Vaziri Flais, MD Gender Equality, Boys, & Men — ON BOYS episode The Gender Equation in Schools — ON BOYS episode Gender Norms Limit Boys (& Girls) — ON BOYS episode Sponsor Spotlight: Better Help Therapy to help you live a more empowered life. Go to BetterHelp.com/onboys to save 10% Sponsor Spotlight: Baby Quip Sponsor Spotlight: Factor
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