When we call a girl “bossy” or a woman “intimidating” what are we really communicating to and about her? We talk about our experiences of being called “bossy” growing up while taking on the movement for complementarian theology and some of the women in the church who advocate for it. We talk about the importance of raising girls up as leaders, both within their faith communities and outside of them.
What We’re Reading
Ashley kicks off her Book Riot Read Harder Challenge with Octavia Butler’s classic science fiction work (and appropriately named!) Kindred.
Kindreds of the Moment
Ellen Burstyn talks feminism, activism, and the end of life with Gloria Steinem on the Death, Sex, and Money podcast.
Resources
- Take the pledge to #BanBossy
- Watch this TED talk by Reshma Saujani on teaching girls bravery
- Check out these organizations focused on girls claiming their leadership skills:
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