No 'him' or 'hers' allowed: Is a gender-free preschool going too far?
The Globe and Mail
In the latest attempt toward creating a gender-neutral world, a preschool in Sweden has banned the words “him” and “her.” The school – called Egalia – has developed a comprehensive policy to avoid instilling gender stereotypes in its students – from the colour of the toys to the careful placement of building blocks next to the kitchen, to avoid any cooking-versus-construction bias. There’s no Snow White on the shelves – or any fairy tales for that matter – nearly all the books deal with homosexual couples, single parents or adopted children...[Full Article]
