See if you can spot the gendered speech community differences in this funny video! Great example of a woman who is using a more feminine style of want to express problems to a man who is using a more masculine style of problem-solving.
Interesting editorial from CNN written by his father noting the way his daughter is rewarded for accomplishments at school (“best dressed”) and influence of popular culture (Justin Bieber nightgowns) on ideas of femininity.
Click here to read the story of a student named Logan Brouelette and how the use of his preferred name and pronouns affected his health and experiences at Western University. This is a great example of why language matters in the creation of gendered identities.
Because this nonsense has got to stop!