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Virginia shows how it's done

Of Boys and Men • 123 implied HN points • 12 Mar 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Policy
  1. Virginia has created a first‑of‑its‑kind, bipartisan Boys and Men Advisory Commission that passed the legislature with overwhelming support.
  2. The 18‑member commission will sit in the legislature, focus on education, health, economic opportunity, family life, and social media, has a small annual budget, and a three‑year sunset to prove its value.
  3. The effort is explicitly framed as non‑partisan and meant to complement, not compete with, support for women and girls, offering a potential model for other states.

The Christchurch City Council NZ opens up another women’s swim session to men if they say they’re women, but bar them if they don’t.

A B’Old Woman • 759 implied HN points • 20 Jul 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Policy
  1. The Christchurch City Council allows men who identify as women to join women-only swim sessions but does not allow men who don't identify as such. This raises questions about fairness and discrimination.
  2. There is concern that the Council's policy might violate rights under New Zealand law since it doesn't clearly separate sessions based on sex.
  3. Many people are starting to push back against policies that seem to blur lines between men and women, showing a growing demand for clarity and fairness in these spaces.

Will this policy be the one which loosens the stranglehold of 'gender-identity affirmation' in NZ schools?

A B’Old Woman • 579 implied HN points • 08 May 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Policy
  1. A new guide from Ethos Alliance in New Zealand offers a different approach to handling gender identity in schools. It suggests a method called 'watchful waiting,' which is about giving kids time to explore their feelings about gender.
  2. The guide is meant to provide clear information for schools and parents that isn't driven by specific ideologies. It aims to reassure concerned teachers and families about the options available regarding gender identity.
  3. There has been pressure on schools to support gender-identity affirmation without enough evidence that it benefits children. Ethos Alliance hopes their guide helps start a more balanced conversation around this issue.

A Pivotal Year

Of Boys and Men • 99 implied HN points • 30 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Policy
  1. Issues affecting boys and men went mainstream in 2025, moving beyond talk to real public and policy attention, especially at the state level.
  2. The American Institute for Boys and Men grew fast, doubling its staff and launching major programs on men in higher education, online life, and K–12, plus new fellows and initiatives.
  3. Several governors rolled out targeted policies—more male teachers, apprenticeships, re‑enrolment drives, mentorship and a Male Service Challenge—and national conversations expanded on male loneliness, HBCU enrollment, caring jobs, sports betting, fatherhood, and rites of passage.

Marriage is down because it’s bad for women

Sex and the State • 50 implied HN points • 29 May 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Policy
  1. Marriage rates are dropping because many women feel it's a bad deal for them. They are reassessing what marriage offers compared to being single.
  2. Women in the lower half of income and education often find their potential partners don't offer enough benefits in a marriage. These women are realizing they are better off remaining single.
  3. In general, marriage tends to benefit men more than women. This imbalance is particularly pronounced in marriages involving lower-income men, making marriage less appealing for women.
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