Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Cinderella Ate My Daughter...



We talked today in class about how the choices we make (as teachers, and as parents) demonstrate our values. They teach kids about who and what is valued, and send a message about the way power works in the world.

Just in case you want some summer reading, you can check out this book. I read it in a weekend and it was both entertaining and so informative!!! Here is a book review from the NY Times that you might also be into.

5 comments:

  1. I really would love to check this book out! I know I was defensive over the princess theme but it does make you think about what it teaches the girls. This class has made me think about many things differently than before and I am sure that was your goal in planning your curriculum. I have learned a lot and will apply my knowledge. I know I will certainly stop and think about what is considered "normal" and fight to change the "status quo" from now on! Thanks for broadening my mind!

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  2. Here is the link for The Paper Bag Princess. It's actually a slideshow/audio of the book. Worth checking out. : )

    http://www.slideshare.net/bookers/paperbag-princess

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  3. Found a wonderful art print that I thought you would enjoy... Micaela

    http://www.justseeds.org/meredith_stern/09education.html

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  4. http://www.justseeds.org/bec_young/15blackboard.html

    http://www.justseeds.org/other_artists/15action.html

    a few more !

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  5. I think I will read this book at some point during the summer. I have always felt that parents do a severe disservice to their daughters when they buy them only "girly" things. How about a doctor's kit instead of just the nurse's kit? (Not that there's anything wrong with nurses.

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