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PACH Archives
PACH gathers articles in the media, written by PACH members and others, that provide insight into the roots and solutions to the crisis of connection. See below for recent examples.
Monthly Highlights
Helping Girls Develop their Identities
Researchers, educators, and parents can support and help girls and women in their identity development journeys.
EXPERTS ON EXPERT: Jennifer Newsom
Jennifer joins this episode of Experts on Expert to discuss her documentary, the value of teaching empathy at a young age and the fear surrounding the toxic masculinity conversation.
Why "boys will be boys" is a myth—and a harmful one at that
'Boys will be boys' is designed to make us think that boys are naturally more aggressive and competitive, and less emotional, empathic, or in need of close same-sex friendships as girls.
From our Members
Fabienne Doucet answers 5 questions from the We Are Human campaign
Read Fabienne's answers to PACH's "We Are Human" questions.
Margarita Azmitia answers 5 questions from the We Are Human campaign
Read Margarita's answers to PACH's "We Are Human" questions.
Helping Girls Develop their Identities
Researchers, educators, and parents can support and help girls and women in their identity development journeys.
EXPERTS ON EXPERT: Jennifer Newsom
Jennifer joins this episode of Experts on Expert to discuss her documentary, the value of teaching empathy at a young age and the fear surrounding the toxic masculinity conversation.
From the Media
Why “boys will be boys” is a myth—and a harmful one at that: TEDMED Talk by Niobe Way
Carol Gilligan: Why Female Leadership Traits Are More Important Than Ever In Defining What's Next
Will Pandemic ‘Coronababies’ Live With Long-Term Trauma?
What Happens When You Avert Your Eyes From the Homeless
“It's like a wear and tear on your soul, a wear and tear on your mind and your body.”
We Have Ruined Childhood
No longer able to rely on communal structures for child care or allow children time alone, parents who need to work are forced to warehouse their youngsters for long stretches of time.