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Fearless She Wrote

Feb 10

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How Seemingly Benign Language Perpetuates Sexism and Inequality in Parenting

These 2 phrases should have the same meaning, but they are entirely different

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Have you ever closed your eyes to embrace sleep and then, bam, an epiphany strikes you right between the eyes? If so, you will know this results in no sleep for several hours.

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