Sexism and Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World with Jo Ann Finkelstein: Episode 164

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Jo Ann Finkelstein, a clinical psychologist, about her new book Sexism & Sensibility Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls In The Modern World. Listen in as we discuss how to address sexism and gender bias in our parenting of both girls and boys. We talk about: 3:58 Jo Ann gives an example of gender bias she experienced growing up in her own home 9:58 Learned helplessness around sexism 10:00 How we can recognize our own gender bias 14:00 Pushback when women and girls challenge gender bias 17:00 Teaching girls a sense of healthy entitlement 22:37 Ways to raise sons who don’t perpetuate sexism 27:50 Complexities of beauty culture 31:30 How to handle comments about girls’ appearance 32:47 How we navigate our girls’ clothing choices 36:00 Finding a balance with safety and letting girls be who they are  Download the episode transcript HERE  Resources mentioned in this episode: Sexism & Sensibility Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls In The Modern World. https://amzn.to/4dCLLeg  30 acts of micro feminism https://joannfinkelstein.substack.com/p/30-small-acts-of-resistance  Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com   Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: https://reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/newsletter  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php