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COVID-19 — These 3 Leaders Deserve Most Praise

Updated: 16th June 21 — New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern has received high praise for her leadership during the pandemic. Early travel restrictions and prompt lockdowns were effective circuit-breakers and spared New Zealand the catastrophic waves most of us have endured. Ardern communicates with clarity and compassion. It’s easy to see why she’s adored. However, while…

Covid-19

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COVID-19 — These 3 Leaders Deserve Most Praise
COVID-19 — These 3 Leaders Deserve Most Praise
Covid-19

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Published in Thoughts And Ideas

·Apr 14, 2021

The Difference Between Sex & Gender— 5 Clarifying Examples

A Playful Guide Through the Wilderness of Sex & Gender — Trying to disentangle sex & gender feels a bit like trying to diffuse a bomb. Without proper training. And — I’m a straight, white, man. God help us. Sex & gender can be minefields. Problems include: Notable disagreement among academics regarding the definition of gender. Sex & gender being used…

Gender

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The Difference Between Sex & Gender — 5 Clarifying Examples
The Difference Between Sex & Gender — 5 Clarifying Examples
Gender

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Published in Thoughts And Ideas

·Feb 23, 2021

My Struggle with Dieting and Matriarchy

A week of celebrations, good food and housemate rivalry — We’re all going a bit lockdown crazy in my house. At one point, I walked in on Jenny and Polly giving Lola (Cockapoo) a haircut. They were, “Making a Valentine’s Day card for Louise.” I backed out of the room slowly. Coping strategies have mainly involved food. …

Food

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My Struggle with Dieting and Matriarchy
My Struggle with Dieting and Matriarchy
Food

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Published in Thoughts And Ideas

·Jan 21, 2021

3 Ways COVID Turned Strengths into Weaknesses

And trends to watch in 2021 — 2020 was rough. COVID not only exposed weaknesses in our societies — it also reversed our strengths in 3 major ways: #1 — Countries with more advanced healthcare were more vulnerable Two observations pull in different directions: Countries with more advanced healthcare have longer life expectancies. Older populations are more vulnerable to coronavirus. Overall, this means higher death rates in…

Covid-19

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3 Ways COVID Turned Strengths into Weaknesses
3 Ways COVID Turned Strengths into Weaknesses
Covid-19

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Published in Equality Includes You

·Dec 11, 2020

Female Leaders Still Ahead with COVID-19

At first glance, male and female responses to COVID seem notably different. Aside from the usual Trumpian ramblings, “It’s going to disappear. One day, it’s like a miracle, it will disappear.” Blunders such as Boris Johnson’s, “I was at a hospital where there were a few coronavirus patients, and I…

Covid-19

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Female Leaders Still Ahead with COVID-19
Female Leaders Still Ahead with COVID-19
Covid-19

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Published in Thoughts And Ideas

·Dec 1, 2020

Justin Trudeau – Effective Feminism or Benevolent Sexism?

In 2015, Justin Trudeau appointed a gender-balanced cabinet for the first time in Canadian history. When asked why he replied, ‘Because it’s 2015!’ This was generally well-received and Trudeau became a symbol for male feminism. His vision was admirable. So why were many feminists unhappy with his approach? A closer…

Equality

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Justin Trudeau — Effective Feminism or Benevolent Sexism?
Justin Trudeau — Effective Feminism or Benevolent Sexism?
Equality

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Published in Equality Includes You

·Nov 28, 2020

Trump Did Not Gain Black Support

Higher percentages of black votes for Trump are misleading. — I’ve seen a few articles claiming that Trump made gains with black voters in the 2020 election. This vox article states, One of the surprises in the election is that President Donald Trump actually improved his standing with Black voters over four years ago. Well — no. The percentages are…

Equality

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Trump Did Not Gain Black Support
Trump Did Not Gain Black Support
Equality

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Published in Change Becomes You

·Nov 17, 2020

How to Agree About Gender Equality

5 tips for navigating difficult conversations. — Do you engage with people who disagree with you? How does it go? Sometimes? Badly? It’s frustrating. When ideas converge, we make progress. The more we agree, the better we feel. Behind layers of confusion, defences, and misunderstandings, our fundamental needs are the same. We’re hard-wired for connection. So what…

Gender Equality

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How to Agree About Gender Equality
How to Agree About Gender Equality
Gender Equality

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