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"Maybe Even A Man Or Two": Gender Roles In The Laundry Room
Watch this Clorox commercial to find out who's been doing the laundry in Commercial-Land for the past hundred-odd years. Hint: women. "Maybe even a man or two" tried his hand, but he probably fucked it up. [Sociological Images]Study Claims That Women Yell At Men Over Housework In Order To "Feel More Feminine"
According to a study conducted at the University of Missouri, female breadwinners often go a bit overboard when it comes to nagging males about housework in order to stay connected with traditional female roles in the household. More »A (Chat) Room Of One's Own For India's "Third Sex"
In Tamil, "Thirunangai", means "most respectful woman." Which is still a distant hope for India's "third sex." But the world's first transsexual marriage site is hoping to change that. More »Samurai Fantasies Helping Japanese Women Escape Dating Reality
In Japan, women are going crazy over "Sengoku Basara, (Devil Kings)" a historical video game featuring sexy samurai warriors. Hiroyuki Kobayashi, creator of the game, wonders if women are reacting to societal shifts surrounding the role of men. More »Japan's "Girly Men" Choose Cakes Over Consumerism
Another Monday, another trend piece about seemingly-strange Japanese subculture. Today it's "girly men" — young guys who may be straight but still enjoy baking and wearing bras. More »Bringing Home The Bacon: Women Making Small Gains In Work, Wages
As the recession marches on, a number of news outlets have begun to examine the data surrounding issues of gender. Their conclusion? Women, more than ever, are becoming major players in the workforce. But what does this actually mean? More »"Girls Only": My Cleaning Trolley
On the upside, the design seems to encourage janitorial ambitions more than housewifely ones; at least she might get paid for cleaning someday. On the downside, it's a pink cleaning trolley branded "Girls Only." Barf. Sob. Barf again. [Buzzfeed]Parenthood Widens Political Gender Gap
New research presented at The American Political Science Association's annual meeting last week found that parenthood makes women more liberal and men more conservative. Which raises the obvious question: What the hell were Sarah Palin's politics like 5 kids ago? More »Is The Word "Tomboy" Obsolete?
The new, girlier incarnation of Dora the Explorer prompts The Minneapolis Star-Tribune to examine what may be a dying breed: the tomboy. More »Read It And Weep
"Boys invent things. Girls use what boys invent." Some are calling hoax, others "1970s children's book." [Contexts]"Manly" Women Considered Menace To Society
Officials in the UAE have launched a campaign designed to protect their country from "manly women," or what they describe as the "fourth gender" (read: lesbians). More »Gender And The Academy Awards
Monica Hesse of the Washington Post wonders if having separate Oscar categories for Best Actor and Best Actress is really necessary or fair, seeing as the other major Academy Award categories aren't separated by gender. More »Are Women To Blame For The Loss Of "Kitchen Economics?"
Are you a modern woman, working 40+ hours a week, struggling to pay off your student loans, and living off of convenient, pre-packaged meals? Well guess what? Gill Holcombe is pretty disappointed in you guys. More »Boys Who Like Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Ballet
So far this week, the Times has brought us two feel-good stories of boys doing "girly" physical activities — specifically, double-Dutch and ballet — and triumphing! But we're guessing things aren't usually that easy. More »Gender Normative Toy Ads Are Back • U.S. Male Teachers At A 40-Year Low
The Princess Diaries: Can Little Girls Handle Disney?
Pfizer Sues Man Over 'Viva Viagra' Rocket • Accidental Brunette Gets Lawsuit Thrown Out
Eat, Drink, Man, Woman: Or, Women Like Eating Fish In Mint Green Rooms
Guyland Author: Working Women Leave "A Lot Of Men Confused" About Their Place In Life
Boys Will Be Boys? Liking Trucks Is A Learned Behavior
Britain: Making It Easier For Women To Stay Home, And Reinforcing The Stereotype That They Should