10/30/03
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10/28/03
Sex objects at any age - CBC News - Viewpoint: Georgie Binks
This article came from a friend of mine (lisa) in response to questions about gender roles. Another comment from my brother-
"interesting question about gender and destiny. having worked with some old-school feminists in toronto, who have managed to be pretty successful, i'd say that yes, it does still matter, far more than it should. but what's life without something to struggle for, eh?"
I was optimistic or naive when first exposed to university and thought that gender didn't matter or at least it shouldn't. This was in the early 90's as identity politics was taking its first lurching steps into the mainstream. I've always been fairly comfortable with transitional approaches to gender about what is appropriate behavior and partners for each gender or the multiplicity of genders identified by some. However, I no longer think you can remove the lens. It is embedded in how we think and how we interact. This lens is mediated through your intellect. There is always the aspect of choice.
Do you step around people on the street or expect them to step around you?
When a family dinner is finished or is being prepared who does the work?
If something spills at a party - who is the first to react and fix the situation?
Do sport metaphors resonate?
How do you handle conflict?
What do you visualize as an ideal job?
Who are your role models?
Do you pick up a baby boy and toss him in the air? Would you do the same with a girl?
Thinking more about raising a girl - I was at Douglas park in Vancouver talking to a colleague who has a seven year old in soccer. There is an extremely successful woman's soccer team in Vancouver. These girls have posters of the players on their walls, go to the games and view it as a normal for a woman to be a professional athlete. These players often come out and coach and/or do clinics. There is a reality to these people to these girls.
As mentioned in the CBC artilce - the image of the woman's hockey team winning olympic gold - I remember that better than the men's game. Crappy refereeing, a hostile crowd. lots of penalities and a triumph of character, will and skill. This paragon is worth striving for and emulating.
Comments?
This article came from a friend of mine (lisa) in response to questions about gender roles. Another comment from my brother-
"interesting question about gender and destiny. having worked with some old-school feminists in toronto, who have managed to be pretty successful, i'd say that yes, it does still matter, far more than it should. but what's life without something to struggle for, eh?"
I was optimistic or naive when first exposed to university and thought that gender didn't matter or at least it shouldn't. This was in the early 90's as identity politics was taking its first lurching steps into the mainstream. I've always been fairly comfortable with transitional approaches to gender about what is appropriate behavior and partners for each gender or the multiplicity of genders identified by some. However, I no longer think you can remove the lens. It is embedded in how we think and how we interact. This lens is mediated through your intellect. There is always the aspect of choice.
Do you step around people on the street or expect them to step around you?
When a family dinner is finished or is being prepared who does the work?
If something spills at a party - who is the first to react and fix the situation?
Do sport metaphors resonate?
How do you handle conflict?
What do you visualize as an ideal job?
Who are your role models?
Do you pick up a baby boy and toss him in the air? Would you do the same with a girl?
Thinking more about raising a girl - I was at Douglas park in Vancouver talking to a colleague who has a seven year old in soccer. There is an extremely successful woman's soccer team in Vancouver. These girls have posters of the players on their walls, go to the games and view it as a normal for a woman to be a professional athlete. These players often come out and coach and/or do clinics. There is a reality to these people to these girls.
As mentioned in the CBC artilce - the image of the woman's hockey team winning olympic gold - I remember that better than the men's game. Crappy refereeing, a hostile crowd. lots of penalities and a triumph of character, will and skill. This paragon is worth striving for and emulating.
Comments?
10/27/03
Working through some thoughts around organizational systems and approaches. General reading includes steven covey's 'First things first' and David Allen'Getting things done.' Covey focuses more on goals and roles and uses a compass metaphor. You need to know where you are going and why you are going there to feel fulfilled and have energy. Another to do list won't help if "the ladder is against the wrong wall."
Waiting for the allen book to arrive from the library. Took a quick look through at Chapters and seems promising. One thing that is glossed over in a social sciences education is general organizational and office skills. Everybody picks it up along the way but it is interesting to see how others have researched and documented the practice.
Also working on new ways to manage the information I deal with on a daily basis. Currently testing InfoRecallXP 2004 from . Phantech Software It allows you to organize free text, files, links and links in a windows explorer type format and create 'documents' of related concepts and material. I'm interested in the search engine and the ability to link general roles/projects with all related documents, plus links, plus journal entries and/or reflections on process. Further comments to follow.
Waiting for the allen book to arrive from the library. Took a quick look through at Chapters and seems promising. One thing that is glossed over in a social sciences education is general organizational and office skills. Everybody picks it up along the way but it is interesting to see how others have researched and documented the practice.
Also working on new ways to manage the information I deal with on a daily basis. Currently testing InfoRecallXP 2004 from . Phantech Software It allows you to organize free text, files, links and links in a windows explorer type format and create 'documents' of related concepts and material. I'm interested in the search engine and the ability to link general roles/projects with all related documents, plus links, plus journal entries and/or reflections on process. Further comments to follow.
Bumper sticker of the day
Well behaved women rarely make history.
I must admit this resonated a little more with me due to thought I'm going to be raising a little girl. Do you have to break the rules to leave your mark? What are the boundaries for achievement around gender? Is this still a factor? I think it still is but much less so than 15 years ago. Comments?
Well behaved women rarely make history.
I must admit this resonated a little more with me due to thought I'm going to be raising a little girl. Do you have to break the rules to leave your mark? What are the boundaries for achievement around gender? Is this still a factor? I think it still is but much less so than 15 years ago. Comments?
Flash animation explaining the whole nuclear scenario - humour
All you need to know about global nuclear deterrence and ethnic stereotypes
All you need to know about global nuclear deterrence and ethnic stereotypes
10/24/03
Had a baby shower last Sunday and the parphanelia is building up in my living room. Crib, shaking chair, diapers, an explosion of pink outfits. The idea that we could have a baby in four weeks is slowly sinking in. Getting ready for a couple ultimate games tomorrow with Fahrfrumhuken and powered by chocolate. Dragged out some friends from work to fill out the roster. Should be fun. The hands are still there... the legs not so much after two weeks without playing. Next week is the all day maternity class and soon after that the baby arrives. Brace yourself....
Went to a Chilliwack concert at the Orpheum tonight. http://www.gonegonegone.com. The whole Henderson clan was out and the set was hot. The band was tight, the sound dialed in and the crowd excited. Lots of fun on a free ticket. The 'headliner' was Amerika. tinny mushy sound with people who couldn't sing in tune - it was painful. Left a couple songs into the set. Some bands don't know when it's time to go.
10/21/03
PM defends his jet deal, says money was left over
The money was left over....
100 million dollars. Just something from under the sofa. And they wonder why people don't trust the government...Still fuming
The money was left over....
100 million dollars. Just something from under the sofa. And they wonder why people don't trust the government...Still fuming
Community Services
Vancouver in 1978 and 2003
In 1978 the city was photographed from a variety of viewpoints for a planning study. Today, those photographs are a valuable record of how the city has been transformed by recent planning intiatives.
Vancouver in 1978 and 2003
In 1978 the city was photographed from a variety of viewpoints for a planning study. Today, those photographs are a valuable record of how the city has been transformed by recent planning intiatives.
10/18/03
Dean Ornish, MD - Blood Flow Diagrams
I've always been somewhat skeptical of the Atkins diet. I found this diagram a rather convincing argument against overdoing the meat.
I've always been somewhat skeptical of the Atkins diet. I found this diagram a rather convincing argument against overdoing the meat.
10/17/03
Torrential rain and wind in BC is the rule of the day. It's the days like yesterday and today that make me appreciate working in a job that doesn't require me to be out in the elements. So, to celebrate I went out for a bike ride along the false creek seaside route at the height of the high wind and rain warnings. Ferocious weather is a lot of fun when you don't have to be there. Mist and fog rolling along false creek, wind streaming off the water and lots of rain. Fun, fun....
I waded up to UBC later in the day for a job interview for an educational technology position with the Faculty of Applied Science. Not too positive about getting the job but we'll see how things work out.
I waded up to UBC later in the day for a job interview for an educational technology position with the Faculty of Applied Science. Not too positive about getting the job but we'll see how things work out.
10/9/03
10/8/03
Statement on the Interim Progress Report on the Activities of the Iraq Survey Group
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I welcome this opportunity to discuss with the Committee the progress that the Iraq Survey Group has made in its initial three months of its investigation into Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) programs.
Interesting reading. Brings home the 'balance of probabilities' nature of intelligence gathering and decision making.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I welcome this opportunity to discuss with the Committee the progress that the Iraq Survey Group has made in its initial three months of its investigation into Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) programs.
Interesting reading. Brings home the 'balance of probabilities' nature of intelligence gathering and decision making.
Make a trip up to Castlegar to visit family this week. Great to get our of the lowermainland and see all the different climate zones in BC. Interesting being in a true small town where at 10 on Saturday night you can shoot a cannon down main street as the saying goes. Really, past 5:30 nothing is open. A shift from the urban service model. Flew back out of Kelowna and got to see the interior mountains from above. That was great. Beats climbing them. :-) Flying back you see how little of BC we actually occupy.
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