patriarchy – Parenting Porcupines

S4 E4: What’s Good for the Goose Should be Good for the Gander

main idea: double standards created by “gender roles” and stereotypes. This link (and a google search) and you’ll get the gender-neutral definition of the phrase: what is okay for one person to do, should be good for another. But the “goose” is the female and the “gander” is the male, so the real meaning hereContinue reading “S4 E4: What’s Good for the Goose Should be Good for the Gander”

S3E5 Bubbles and Boundaries Part 1

main idea: Recognizing the patriarchy and its role in perpetuating inequalities by visiting some of its more harmful habits. This is about patriarchy, purity culture (and the toxicity thereof), and how we talk to and teach our kids about boundaries (sexual or otherwise). Let’s start with a few truths: Patriarchy is a social construct thatContinue reading “S3E5 Bubbles and Boundaries Part 1”