Diversity

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Being subjected to discrimination can also activate the stress response systems inside the body which can undermine early learning, and if not mitigated, advance the development of chronic medical conditions and premature ageing. A New York Times article on the books boys tend to read, noted the lack of emotional complexity, negotiation, “friendship dilemmas or internal conflict” within the texts. It may also contribute to mental health issues due to the reinforcement of what are considered to be masculine norms which results in a lack of intimate friendships and support structures, placing adolescent boys at a higher risk of death by suicide than girls. The author, Dan Pink, in his recent book titled “The Power of Regret” says that we need to equip children with the ability to deal with negative emotions so that they are not “captured and brought down” by them but rather are able to use them to “clarify and improve” their lives (Skipper, 2022). (2021) “Children’s books are still dominated by MALE characters and female protagonists are underrepresented, scientists claim after analysing 3,000 stories.” Mail Online, Associated Newspapers Limited.

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