Gender Neutral Kindergarten in Sweden

[tapu]

Originally Posted by AtLastHome

I would love to hear the stories and perspectives you have been privy to in your profession. Many years ago, I developed curriculum and the politics surrounding me were amazing and more often than not, alarming as applied to what, how and why is adopted by public school boards.

What is was like in those respects many years ago, has continued on in the same direction.

There's a book about the politics of American education, called The Language Police. It's about 10 years old. It's a little repetitive but at the same time, it is a great way to get a kick in the head about what really goes on politically w.r.t. what our children read (in any subject).


I think it probably counts as "a whole 'nother thread." >:-)

[Chazz]

Originally Posted by tapu

I'm only insulted if you sincerely thought that I meant female toy soldiers were the full solution. I'll gladly receive your remarks as condescension. >:-)

But, at what point can we march the female toy soldiers in? You speak in ideals. Wonderful. Give me something concrete that backs up your flowery language. What would you DO?

Tapu really, and in keeping with the theme, that sounds like a homework assignment. I'll pass on the directive....

[tapu]

Originally Posted by Chazz

Tapu really, and in keeping with the theme, that sounds like a homework assignment. I'll pass on the directive....

So... nothing. It gets a lot harder when you're talking about real things instead of nebulous constructs like ideas. I don't think of the practical application and implementation as the homework, exactly. More the groundwork. That's how the higher level idea is informed, refined, and possibly achieved.

Otherwise, it's like politics. Many, many ways to sound great while saying nothing.

[Chazz]

Originally Posted by tapu

So... nothing. It gets a lot harder when you're talking about real things instead of nebulous constructs like ideas. I don't think of the practical application and implementation as the homework, exactly. More the groundwork. That's how the higher level idea is informed, refined, and possibly achieved.

Otherwise, it's like politics. Many, many ways to sound great while saying nothing.

But, I've perfected the art of "sounding great" while "saying nothing". I'm not about to give that up now over gender neutral classrooms. A new pork pie hat, maybe, but gender neutrality, never. (Even though s/he looks a little gender neutral, but never mind about that, use your imagination.)