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0 Writing Prize Focuses Kids on Gender Equity

“He would need some magic spell or potion to change himself from a ‘Harry’ to a ‘Harriet,’” joked Nimmo, who is an expert on entertainment for children and young adults.

“Describing how the famous boy wizard would behave as a witch would be enjoyable for author and reader alike,” Nimmo said. “And it is just the kind of fun, witty and creative submission our judges are looking for.”

Nimmo, author of the emerging “Mustard Twins” fantasy series, says that trends in literature aimed at young people risk trapping kids in what he calls a “kind of reading time-warp.”

“Certainly, where representations of gender in fiction heroes and characters are concerned, kids’ books lag way behind today’s society,” he said. “A lot of popular fiction reflects outdated stereotypes of masculine and feminine roles. And books aimed at children and young adults share much of the blame. I am not only talking about mainstream books either, but Newbery and Caldecott medal winners as well.”

To challenge the status quo, Nimmo is encouraging contestants to describe how a favorite fiction book or story hero would act or react in a dramatic situation. But there’s a twist: Entrants are first required to swap the hero’s gender role or characteristics.

With the contest, Nimmo hopes to positively attune parents and kids alike to the subtle messages being transmitted through popular entertainment.

“Readers – especially younger ones – are constantly being exposed to values that are completely out of step with modern times,” he said.

Studies show that, from Harry Potter to Artemis Fowl, boys outnumber girls about four to one in books and TV shows, including those written by women. Furthermore, Nimmo points out, even books with female or gender-neutral names in their titles frequently revolve around a male character.

Why should parents be concerned?

“Society’s values are largely transmitted to children through fiction,” Nimmo said. “It is therefore important that parents be aware that self-esteem and personal development are influenced by the sort of book and story heroes we emulate as kids.”

Nonetheless, Nimmo said, there are things parents can do to sensitize kids to the issue.

“Make sure to include books in your reading selection where individuals are portrayed with distinctive personalities irrespective of gender, where achievements are not evaluated on the basis of gender and where individuals are logical or emotional depending on the situation,” he said.

To encourage young people to challenge the conventions in stories and books written for them, Nimmo is offering a 0 cash prize, plus signed copies of his latest novel, “The Ancient Egyptian Ennead,” which tells the story of two spunky teenage female heroes and their exploits in ancient Egypt in the time of the pharaohs.

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Question by stpidlilme: help writing a paper about Indians?
I have to write a paper for my North American Indians class.
I’m suppose to set myself in someone else’s shoes during a ritual or ceremony of any north american tribe.

SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!! i’m trying to write about a vision quest but it’s sorta hard seeing as only guys do it, plus im not indian.

Best answer:

Answer by litmaster99
try these sites–give lots of info

http://www.crystalinks.com/visionquest.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vision_quest

http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:8jvwC38o6TcJ:www.jjnet.com/jjtalks/visionquest.pdf+indian+vision+quest&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=6&gl=us

http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/firstnations/beliefs.html

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Question by *Tasha*: Peice of writing by me, what do you think.?
Eyes. The most breathtaking beauty of any living creature. The proof of your identity, the ovals that give and insight on the world around you, and what’s more their your one and only feature which reveals your true emotions. Mine, however are out of the ordinary. To read them would be like trying to crack an upright egg with your thumb and finger. Impossible. In life you may have come across solemn eyes, pleading eyes, greedy eyes, envious eyes, passionate eyes and maybe even troublesome eyes. Yet never a pair like mine? How could you conclude on which cluster they belong? My most treasured asset, though where they belong was an inscrutability.

Blue eyes, brown hair. I should be proud. Most males would turn their head just to take a peak at these most favoured qualities, females would stare so hard their eyes would no longer be eyes, but shiny green marbles. The auburn coloured wavy thick hair flowed like a waterfall and was eventually settled at my lower back graciously. Disgusted. I flicked the glossy hair away from my face so it was out of my sight. My bluish emerald eyes never dared to look up; look your way or anybodies way for that matter. They stayed glued to my boney narrow feet, every step I made my eyes followed glumly.

My clear olive skinned complexion too lavish to touch, complimented my ruby desirable lips. It was hard to miss these lips, so large, so wine coloured they could be spotted a mile off. The colour would never die out, no matter how hard I scrubbed there was no hope. Why wasn’t they planted on a big name’s face who truly cared? They were unwanted and unasked for. Speech was often avoided by me, this ruby pout was so sensational it frequently resulted in a man’s heart to rapidly pump, needy eyes to wonder with admiration, face to flush, palms to sweat and that sexual organ to harden and rise. The thought of making any males heart race simply with one look, disgraced me.

Fifteen years of age and I was blossoming increasingly each day. Already I had what seemed like magical powers. I was capable to lure the opposite sex so unintentionally and easily I didn’t even grasp. Was this the power women adored? Was this the way women got what they want, in order to succeed? Within two years I’d lost my shabby childhood ways and gained nothing other than femininity. Never in my life had I missed something that much, than being a child, being free. Free of stress, worries and the real meanings of existence. Everything now seemed all so clear and disturbing.

I carried my head in shame. I despised these almost “Perfect,” characteristics. I despise who was attracted to them and moreover the unwanted attention that was drawn to me. I don’t intend to be noticed or complimented, I’d much prefer it if you ignored me, let me be. For once only could you take interest in me, not the glistening eyes or the glossy hair. Isn’t it the inside that counts after all? Or are people so vein the inside is never interpreted anymore?

Best answer:

Answer by Pichulover
I like it. It’s really good!

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