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Betrayal of boys: A new report says white boys need father figures at school. But the male education crisis is far more complex
Any parent will recognise Peter Smith’s assessment of the boys he teaches at Hampton School in south-west London: ‘Boys are like greyhounds. They love the chase and the race, and they don’t care if the prize is a fake rabbit.’ Mr Smith had invited me into one of his English classes at this single-sex private […]
Read MoreBlokes can do it as well
Craig d’Arcy, facilitator of the Newcastle Males in Early Childhood Network Group, discusses the barriers that men often face in early childhood and why it’s crucial we work to remove these obstacles. Early childhood carers and educators strive to avoid stereotypes and ensure that all children are presented with healthy and diverse messages about gender […]
Read MoreChildcare: the last gender barrier to break
It’s a woman’s world, to misquote the famous song. While gender barriers are being broken down in almost all walks of life, attitudes about childcare have not been so quick to follow. All too often eyebrows are still raised when men choose to make a career working with and nurturing children, but there are signs […]
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August 2008 1) Join the Northeast USA mailing list or start your own 2) Pose with someone and we’ll post your photo 3) A summer program that successfully recruits young men 4) Men on a Mission: Valuing Youth Work in Our Communities 5) The ongoing cartoon debate – offensive or lack of sense of humor? […]
Read MoreWhere in the world do Men Change Diapers?
If you’re like many of those associated with MenTeach, you’ve probably surprised many different people in many situations with your “Men who change diapers change the world” bumperstickers. Kitt Cox got T. Berry Brazelton, the famous pediatrician to pose with a bumper sticker. And Bryan Nelson gave one to Matt Lauer of the Today […]
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