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Project eve girl3/27/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I think of characters like Captain Marvel, or Luisa from Encanto, the strong sister. In my own observation, I do see more recent portrayals of characters in media, especially female characters, who break with traditional media portrayals. JONATHAN: Julia is observing that culture seems to be putting this huge emphasis on girl power, girl strength, and maybe deemphasizing the strength of men. So today’s question gives us a chance to lay some foundations and ask some basic questions of our own about what it means to be male and what it means to be female. But we realize this is going to require multiple episodes and great care and attention, thoughtful responses, and good questions. It’s a huge topic with multiple facets, some of which we hope to get into today. KELSEY: Gender is at the front of the mind for parents and educators right now, and with good reason. But I think her question really focuses on what she refers to as “the gender dynamics we see emerging in the present day between the expectations of boys and girls.” She also raises the question of whether women and girls today are being encouraged to be “tough” or “emotionless” as a way of achieving worldly status. Julia goes on to touch on the way traditional visions of masculinity have often led men and boys to hide their emotions, and how men are now being more encouraged to let themselves show vulnerability. And other times, I perceive it seems to be an extreme reaction that elevates the traits of femininity and downplays masculinity, unless masculine traits are embodied in a female.” Sometimes this is fitting and good and balanced. “In contrast with these positives, I’m aware that there’s a propensity to extremes within the human experience, and that currently there is a huge emphasis on valuing girls and empowering and investing in them by virtue of their gender. I’m convinced that the conversations happening concerning men and women and how we must value and work together in the church and society are absolutely essential. As a female, I am well aware that women’s voices in general have often been silenced or been background noise to the story of history. I am all for girls knowing their strengths and giftedness. And that is the current emphasis on girl power and girl strength. So Julia writes: “I have something I’m interested in hearing some wisdom on. Julia, you can email your complaints if I butcher your question. I’ve had to make a few edits reading it here just for length, but I think this captures the heart of it. JONATHAN: This was a wonderful question with so much thoughtfulness and balance. Please send your questions to Today, we have a listener question from Julia Hickey. We would love for you to send in your questions for us to address in future episodes. KELSEY: Together, we want to model conversation and apply tools you can use at home or in the classroom. We’re here to come alongside you as you disciple kids and students through culture and current events. KELSEY REED: Hello, welcome to Concurrently: The News Coach Podcast from WORLD Radio and God’s WORLD News. ![]()
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