![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s a lot harder to shout racist slurs about BLM or ignore Standing Rock when you begin to understand the history of African-Americans and Native peoples in America. It is vitally important that we encourage our sons to read about people they will encounter. white men/boys) it’s easy to avoid books about a) girls, b) POC, c) LGBT people, d) everyone else. ![]() There is no travel to outer space so we’re all stuck with each other for now.įor people in the majority perspective (i.e. It is the job of all of us to read broadly to understand the lives and situations people in our city, state, nation, world. Why don’t we push for broad depictions of boys and men for our sons? Why are “boy books” so focused on weapons and violence? Where are the gentle, nurturing boys of literature? I’ve got hopes that Star Wars will continue to tackle toxic masculinity, and I hope to figure out a way to support Newt Scamander’s healthy masculinity (without supporting his Grindelwald). We strive to create well-rounded girls and women in books. But I find that the stories which are mirrors for young boys are very limited in scope. I bring home stacks of windows to help my children under the lives of others. I seek out mirrors for my daughter, offering her views of many different types of womanhood. By signing up you agree to our terms of use Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. ![]()
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