Sylvia Plath

Sylvia Plath

Sunday, October 2, 2011

pronouns

relevant article in today's NY Times - though I think it really misses the point - making gender identity into a kind of "lifestyle thing" for kids. But worth seeing how non-normative gender is now part of the national conversation (sure wasn't when I was your age).

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/02/fashion/choosing-a-pronoun-he-she-or-other-after-curfew.html?_r=1&emc=eta1

If the link doesn't work, just go to the NYT website and search "choosing a pronoun"

Also, I'm hoping many of you will respond to the post about motherhood and work. I, of course, have tons to say on this subject, but will hold me tongue entirely. We'll be tackling this subject when we read Bernadette Mayer soon.

Julie
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  1. winn deburloOctober 3, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    "Katy is one of a growing number of high school and college students who are questioning the gender roles society assigns individuals simply because they have been born male or female."

    ah, i see that gender is constructed and sex is assumed innate here. tisk tisk.

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