In this article Rahilly (2015) discusses the process in which a parent must learn and accept the new identity taken upon by their child. Her approach is taken in three forms: gender literacy, gender hedging and ‘playing along’. She conducts her research through a method that contains the answers from parents who mainly identify as heterosexual. Amongst these findings the participants are children under the age of nineteen and are either gender-variant or transgender. In terms of demographics, “the participants are largely white, middle class, and well educated” (p. 344). However, with this in mind it limits the opportunity to further explore other factors. The kids have high chances of accessing good medical care and professional advice if needed. An important factor to also note is that the research showed mainly mothers stepping up to be interviewed rather `than the fathers. As referred to as the ‘parental capital’ (p. 345) in which the mother is largely
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Nonetheless, these revolutionary changes only work in the favour of females, yet only to an extent. A female taking over the workplace is seen as an achievement. On the other hand, men taking on any bit of housework can be seen as a knock to their ego and status. Men have no intention to leave their employment as many see it to be only a male dominated area. Statistically, female dominated work sectors on average pay less than those of men. This has lead to the shift of women aiming to be employed in largely male-dominated sectors. As England states in her article, “—employers see the worth of predominantly female jobs through biased lenses—“ (p. 153). The rules set in place by society are patriarchal; therefore a woman working seems out of the question. Yet, when she is employed it is rather seen as an achievement rather than a
Nonetheless, these revolutionary changes only work in the favour of females, yet only to an extent. A female taking over the workplace is seen as an achievement. On the other hand, men taking on any bit of housework can be seen as a knock to their ego and status. Men have no intention to leave their employment as many see it to be only a male dominated area. Statistically, female dominated work sectors on average pay less than those of men. This has lead to the shift of women aiming to be employed in largely male-dominated sectors. As England states in her article, “—employers see the worth of predominantly female jobs through biased lenses—“ (p. 153). The rules set in place by society are patriarchal; therefore a woman working seems out of the question. Yet, when she is employed it is rather seen as an achievement rather than a