So I've titled this post google search b.c what better way in finding an gendered website then by searching "websites for girls" or "websites for boys"
Not surprising when searching for girls i found this website www.gurl.com
I am still deciding whether or not I like this website because as i continued to browse some things were actually helpful to girls but at the same time it is very very gendered.
One thing i took note of was the advertisements for jewelry, tampons, and cheerleading. BUT further looking into it is open to more types of sexuality not just the heterosexual.
At first sight too the website seem for "teeny boppers" but further looking into the website also suggests otherwise as the questions on the "ask heather" section are for older girls, but i guess at the same time a safe place for young girls to ask questions about sexuality sex and growing up in general.
THis website has just left me with a lot of questions about itself and how its connecting to the broader social ideas
as for searching for websites for boys i had much greater difficulty ..most things that appeared were websites for games for kids. Fun interactive games for kids. Do boys not need this advice column or these fun interactive games to make your own sweetheart? what about a website of blogs and questions about homosexuality and heterosexuality in the same place so that they can i have a safe place to learn more if they are still nervous or scared aorund their friends and family...
just lots of questions that i have on this one .. let me know what you guys think
-Kate Bauer
Saturday, February 27, 2010
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