Why do Chinese girls want to study art in China?

大家好! Hello everyone! I am writing from a university in Beijing, where I am teaching spoken English and art appreciation. So far, it is my experience that a Chinese classroom is quieter than an American...

Memories of Girlhood: Mathematical Aptitudes and Attitudes

Does the gender gap in math still exist? I’m a straight-up humanities gal. I discreetly pull out my phone to calculate taxi tips. I’m not proud of this fact, and it’s one I’d like to someday change. My most recent calculator episode inspired a...

Builders and Babes in Toy Land, Part 2

http://thebreastmilkbaby.com/ A baby doll for learning about breastfeeding can be seen as either innovative or creepy. I’m a fan of breastfeeding. I think it’s rolled up with the other gender-based issues in our society. Toy stores and many parents groom...

Builders and Babes in Toy Land

Goldie Blox brings engineering to girls‚Äô playtime I haven’t been this excited for a new toy in over a decade. Adults get excited about their toys, too‚Äîan iPod, a new camera with more megapixels, or gaming...

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