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    Posts Tagged ‘homophobia’

    • Why Talking Too Much About Kagan’s Sexuality Fuels Gender Policing

      By Rachel Simmons | May 26th, 2010 | 4 comments

      Over the weekend, Washington Post fashion reporter Robin Givhan chided Elena Kagan for sitting with her legs open, and Salon…

      Tags: bullying, homophobia, News and Events
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 4 Comments »

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    • Force-Feeding Feminism: Why Girls Aren’t Interested…or Are They? 

      September 6th, 2010

      In her debut blog, high school junior Fiona asks: Is the “F-Word” social suicide?

    • Guest Blog: Helping Girls Overcome Math Anxiety

      September 1st, 2010

      In a new book, Jennifer Oullette takes on her own math anxiety and shares tips for parents on how to help girls overcome theirs.

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      August 10th, 2010

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