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Gender Roles

How 19th-century writings about Mrs Santa Claus embodied debates about gender equality

The literature focused primarily on her work ethic and whether that work would ever allow her a share of Santa’s Christmas limelight.

Maura Ives, The Conversation
· Dec 19, 2021 · 05:30 pm
Lego’s return to gender-neutral toys is good news for all children

Efforts to reduce the gendered nature of toys gives minors more equitable options for how they see themselves, the world and their future.

Naomi Priest, The Conversation
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Tania King, The Conversation
· Oct 14, 2021 · 11:30 pm
In China, the dismissal of a #MeToo case reignites debate over workplace gender roles

In the country’s workplace culture, women are often considered an instrument for men’s entertainment and a tool to boost organisational morale.

Jieyu Liu, The Conversation
· Sep 27, 2021 · 09:30 pm

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