I have often heard the statistic: women make 77 cents to every man's dollar, which is true for white women. It's far less common to hear 69 cents (when looking solely at Black women's paychecks) or 57 cents (for Latinas).* Women's issues must be discussed, but the conversation should not focus on one group of women. In fact, the participants in such discussions should not be exclusively women - men, boys, girls, and people who are gender nonconforming need to be a part of this conversation. I've created this blog with the intention of sharing resources I use in my high school Gender Studies courses. I also hope to create a space in which other feminists, teachers, scholars, and activists can share additional resources. I also want to create a space where people who share my passion for educating youth and promoting intersectional feminism can discuss various pedagogical approaches. I have been teaching Special Education in New York City for 3 years. I created the Gender Studies course in my second year. It was one semester long. I was able to teach a second version of the course the following year at a different school. This year, I'm extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to teach a complete Gender Studies curriculum, which all students at my new high school will be required to take. While the content focus is on Gender Studies, various literacy strategies will be embedded throughout the course. Suggestions for additional literacy strategies are always welcome! I'm deeply grateful for this opportunity to begin the career of my dreams, and I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences with you! *http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/16/business/to-solve-the-gender-wage-gap-learn-to-speak-up.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&
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