The Feminist Mommies

We hear all the time that dinosaurs and space are for girls. We hear the rallying cry that little boys can wear pink and belt out ‘Let it Go’ from Frozen. But is the next generation of parents leading a revolution when it comes to disposing of archaic gender stereotypes in parenting or are they still unconsciously or consciously perpetuating traditional gender roles? Co-hosts Vanessa and Shannon discuss characteristics of Xennial parents (Gen X, Millenials and the hybrid generation between the two called Xennials) what it means to be a progressive parent and how our society is changing.

References in the episode:

Scientific American article, ‘Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic’ - https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-redefined-the-idea-of-2-sexes-is-overly-simplistic1/ 

Unfinished Business by Anne-Marie Slaughter - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/225053/unfinished-business-by-anne-marie-slaughter/ 

Frontiers in Psychology research paper, ‘Traditional Gender Role Beliefs and Career Attainment in STEM: A Gendered Story?’ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6519300/

5 Tips for Preventing and Reducing Gender Bias - https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/resources-for-families/5-tips-for-preventing-and-reducing-gender-bias 

19 Signs You're a Xennial Mom - https://www.mothering.com/articles/9-signs-you-are-a-xennial-mom/ 

It’s Official: Gen Z is Rejecting the Gender Binary & the World Needs to Follow Suit - 

https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/2117014/gender-identity-gen-z/ 

Your career is important to you. You never dreamed of being a stay-at-home-mom. But what happens when you’re thrust into motherhood with ever-competing demands? Do you take a step back from your career to focus on your children or do you continue to lean in? Co-hosts Shannon and Vanessa share their experience with career changes when they became moms.

Get to know co-hosts Shannon and Vanessa— working moms with a passion for advocating for women and raising awareness about gender equality issues. We discuss various topics pertinent to mothers, what feminism means to us, and why we’re raising our kids to be feminists!

Welcome to The Feminist Mommies! We're an American and Canadian duo, brought together by a common goal to advocate and support women. Being a mom isn't easy! But we're passionate about creating a brighter future for our children. We discuss topics related to career, motherhood and equality.  We look forward to connecting with you.