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The London Olympics: Embracing Diversity
Last weekend, I found myself talking about the Olympics with my son, who has autism. We talked about several events and athletes, but what really got his attention was the individual who runs on blades, Oscar Pistorius. Since Jimmy competes … Continue reading
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Tagged African American, American soccer, boxing, diversity, double amputee, embracing diversity, Gabby Douglas, gays, Im Dong-hyun, International Olympic Committee, legally blind, London, London Olympics, Megan Rapinoe, Oscar Pistorius, paralympics, respecting diversity, Sarah Attar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Special Olympics
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Work/Family Balance: Having It All (Part Three)
In recent weeks, there has been a lot of talk about whether we can “have it all.” For some, this discussion has revolved around being a wife and mother, maintaining a family, and meeting the expectations of a demanding, well-paying … Continue reading
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Tagged disabilities, father, gender, gender roles, having it all, London Olympics, mother, Slaughter, social class, work-family balance
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Restoring the Olympic Ideal
What is the Olympic ideal? Is it countries competing with each other in various sports every four years? That sounds pretty close to what we have now, but it is a far cry from what Pierre de Coubertin had in … Continue reading