This is the blog for the Freshman Humanities Seminar on Gender and Society, Claremont McKenna College, spring 2013. It is open only to students enrolled in the class. Please post links related to the themes of the course. You can also post comments or questions on our readings, reflections on outside events that you attend, and notices of upcoming events of interest to the class. To generate discussion, please also read and comment on other postings. Check back regularly for updates!
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Why Gender Equality Stalled
In the New York Times this week, historian Stephanie Coontz argues that we need to adopt family-friendly work practices and social policies in order to achieve gender equity and greater opportunities for both women and men. She explains that structural impediments limit women's labor force participation and prevent people from realizing their egalitarian values. She sees work-family policy as a human rights issue that affects everyone. An interesting article!
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