Black Hair Media Forum : are same-sex classrooms unlawful? http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ Sat, 25 May 2013 05:38:20 +0000 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:18:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 360 Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=351977 <![CDATA[Black Hair Media Forum]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com//forum_images/BHM_Logo_v5_Forum.jpg http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : ImThatDiva wrote: BBpants...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985442.html#9985442 Author: BBpants
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 12:18pm

Originally posted by ImThatDiva ImThatDiva wrote:


Originally posted by BBpants BBpants wrote:


sex same schools are for losers and gay ppl 





I went to an all girls school at one point. One of the best experiences in my life. I had so much focus and concentration at that point of time in school than I've ever had.

If you've never been to a same sex school, a good one, then you really don't know what you're talking about.


That's good for you but I was jokin......]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:18:41 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985442.html#9985442 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : goodm3 wrote:I never went...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985351.html#9985351 Author: tasty0619
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 11:47am

Originally posted by goodm3 goodm3 wrote:

I never went to an all girls school. However I could see how it could benefit children. 

This. I wouldn't mind my son going to an all boys school. 

Sn: This also makes me think of that last episode of Law and Order SVUOuch
]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:47:49 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985351.html#9985351 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : ms_wonderland wrote:Sorry...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985311.html#9985311 Author: maysay1
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 11:25am

Originally posted by ms_wonderland ms_wonderland wrote:

Sorry maysay, I thought ppl could/would read before responding

However, I am glad you did. Don't you think it's up for the parents to decide if they want their child in a single sex
Classroom?

Girl you know people don't read on here.

I think the situation that the ACLU is pinpointing is ridiculous and they should be involved. As they said, what's going on in that classroom (which isn't single sex) is based on pseudoscience and stereotypes. Having boys sit shoulder to shoulder and girls eye to eye? To me that would be the equivalent of making the autistic kids sit in a special desk with blinders on the side so that they're not distracted and can only see the whiteboard. 

In general, I think parents should have the option of whether they want their child in a single sex classroom. But there's nothing inherently wrong with single sex education and in some cases it is the best option.


]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:25:15 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985311.html#9985311 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : Sorry maysay, I thought ppl could/would...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985300.html#9985300 Author: ms_wonderland
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 11:19am

Sorry maysay, I thought ppl could/would read before responding

However, I am glad you did. Don't you think it's up for the parents to decide if they want their child in a single sex
Classroom?]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:19:37 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985300.html#9985300 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : What the ACLU is fighting against...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985293.html#9985293 Author: maysay1
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 11:14am

What the ACLU is fighting against in that article and single-sex education in general are two separate issues. It would be nice if we did a little better with the titles/topics and the content of the OP because people are clearly responding to the title and not the content of the article.  

There is nothing harmful or unlawful about single-sex education in general. In fact, single sex learning environments can be the best choice for kids for lots of reasons (and it can also be a bad choice for kids as well). I say this as someone who attended the #1 private all girls school in my city.


]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:14:24 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985293.html#9985293 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : skimmed the article.i would send...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985285.html#9985285 Author: eanaj5
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 11:10am

skimmed the article.
i would send my child(ren) to a single sex school
actually i'd prefer it.

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:10:52 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985285.html#9985285 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : lexis83 wrote:I disagree with...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985254.html#9985254 Author: ms_wonderland
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 10:57am

Originally posted by lexis83 lexis83 wrote:

I disagree with it fostering sexist gender role, if anything it does the opposite cuz there is no gender bias.


I think it does bc they're creating an environment where they're saying "you're a girl. This is how you should learn"...what if the girl thrives more by the technique used in the all boy class room? How will she feel to know she doesn't fit into what they've now deemed the norm?]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:57:44 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985254.html#9985254 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : JasmineE02 wrote:Using teaching...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985251.html#9985251 Author: ms_wonderland
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 10:56am

Originally posted by JasmineE02 JasmineE02 wrote:

Using teaching strategies based on gender seems...wrongheaded.  Humans are not binary.  Learning is a lot more individual and complex than that.  I'm glad there's an education movement to address it.  There are other reasons people may prefer single sex schools, but I've never been a fan.  Still, it's their personal preference.        



I agree.

If I put my child in a co-Ed class then I don't need the teacher making edu choices like that. ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:56:07 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985251.html#9985251 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : I never went to an all girls school....]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985181.html#9985181 Author: goodm3
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 10:23am

I never went to an all girls school. However I could see how it could benefit children. ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:23:01 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985181.html#9985181 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : I disagree with it fostering sexist...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985176.html#9985176 Author: lexis83
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 10:21am

I disagree with it fostering sexist gender role, if anything it does the opposite cuz there is no gender bias. ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:21:25 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985176.html#9985176 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : Using teaching strategies based...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985169.html#9985169 Author: JasmineE02
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 10:19am

Using teaching strategies based on gender seems...wrongheaded.  Humans are not binary.  Learning is a lot more individual and complex than that.  I'm glad there's an education movement to address it.  There are other reasons people may prefer single sex schools, but I've never been a fan.  Still, it's their personal preference.        ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:19:31 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985169.html#9985169 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : SamoneLenior wrote:so what...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985160.html#9985160 Author: lexis83
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 10:17am

Originally posted by SamoneLenior SamoneLenior wrote:


so what about same sex colleges?




That I wouldn't do. ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:17:24 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985160.html#9985160 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : I agree ImThatDiva wrote:I went...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985155.html#9985155 Author: lexis83
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 10:15am

I agree
Originally posted by ImThatDiva ImThatDiva wrote:


I went to an all girls school at one point. One of the best experiences in my life. I had so much focus and concentration at that point of time in school than I've ever had.

If you've never been to a same sex school, a good one, then you really don't know what you're talking about.
]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:15:59 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985155.html#9985155 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : so what about same sex colleges? ...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985151.html#9985151 Author: SamoneLenior
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 10:14am


so what about same sex colleges?
]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:14:14 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985151.html#9985151 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : idki graduated from an all girl...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985139.html#9985139 Author: Chyna_Li
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 10:10am

idk

i graduated from an all girl elem school.
]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:10:22 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985139.html#9985139 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : afrokock wrote:not sure about...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985140.html#9985140 Author: Faithfully2002
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 10:10am

Originally posted by afrokock afrokock wrote:

not sure about unlawful,

but possibly detrimental to child development and socialising

will only help to foster sexist gender roles
]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:10:20 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985140.html#9985140 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : BBpants wrote: sex same...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985132.html#9985132 Author: ImThatDiva
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 10:07am

Originally posted by BBpants BBpants wrote:

sex same schools are for losers and gay ppl 


I went to an all girls school at one point. One of the best experiences in my life. I had so much focus and concentration at that point of time in school than I've ever had.

If you've never been to a same sex school, a good one, then you really don't know what you're talking about.
]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:07:56 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9985132.html#9985132 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : afrokock wrote:not sure about...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984822.html#9984822 Author: *Belle*Femme*
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 6:43am

Originally posted by afrokock afrokock wrote:

not sure about unlawful,

but possibly detrimental to child development and socialising

will only help to foster sexist gender roles
i can agree with this. I went to an all girls school. Well college so i guess thats kind of different. ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:43:19 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984822.html#9984822 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : BBpants wrote:sex same schools...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984814.html#9984814 Author: Naturalchick30
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 6:37am

Originally posted by BBpants BBpants wrote:


sex same schools are for losers and gay ppl 







]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:37:42 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984814.html#9984814 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : I would think girls would be less...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984774.html#9984774 Author: Addicted19034
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 4:54am

I would think girls would be less cooperative...with each other]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:54:52 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984774.html#9984774 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : I wouldn&#039;t want my child...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984770.html#9984770 Author: Prazol60
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 4:25am

I wouldn't want my child to be always in a same-sex classroom but I would want my daughter to be in an apart girls-only math class. ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:25:35 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984770.html#9984770 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : not sure about unlawful, but possibly...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984732.html#9984732 Author: afrokock
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 3:23am

not sure about unlawful,

but possibly detrimental to child development and socialising

will only help to foster sexist gender roles ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:23:20 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984732.html#9984732 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : ummm-- ok. lol@ wonderlandi dont...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984598.html#9984598 Author: nycdiva357
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 1:52am

ummm-- ok. lol

@ wonderland
i dont like things about the plan mentioned in the OP.

if it was just separate classes--where everyone did the same thing- i would sort of be more ok w/ it.

but the whole we do this type of teaching w/ boys--- and this type of teaching w/ girls...
will lead to problems.


]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:52:42 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984598.html#9984598 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : BBpants wrote:I don&#039;t...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984593.html#9984593 Author: ms_wonderland
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 1:51am

Originally posted by BBpants BBpants wrote:

I don't want my child to be a loser who doesn't know how to talk to the opposite sex lol 

lol this reminds me of my moms bff's son...he is clearly gay but everyone is ignoring this...they're blaming his all boy school environment as the reason to why he is the way he is.  they keep telling her to put him into a mixed school so that he can "change".  
]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:51:20 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984593.html#9984593 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : i don&#039;t think same-sex classrooms...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984587.html#9984587 Author: ms_wonderland
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 1:49am

i don't think same-sex classrooms will really hinder them academically but there are better ways to hone in on the way children learn than to separate them by gender.  imo, they're acting like it's a magic fix by changing the dynamic of the pre-existing class structure.  

i wouldn't mind sending my daughter or sons to an all girl/all boy school though.
]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:49:25 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984587.html#9984587 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : I don&#039;t want my child to...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984573.html#9984573 Author: BBpants
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 1:43am

I don't want my child to be a loser who doesn't know how to talk to the opposite sex lol ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:43:47 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984573.html#9984573 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : lmao you should have more faith...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984546.html#9984546 Author: nycdiva357
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 1:32am

lmao you should have more faith in your child.

if you think sending them to a single sex school would hinder them.

i really hate that train of thinking
since there are so many successful individuals who went to all girl /boy schools.

i often hear ppl say the same thing about HBCU's and it stupid.

school isn't the only facet of life that your child gets to interact w/ ppl of the opposite sex or different races.
]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:32:21 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984546.html#9984546 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : sex same schools are for losers...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984533.html#9984533 Author: BBpants
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 1:26am

sex same schools are for losers and gay ppl 


]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:26:04 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984533.html#9984533 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : Don&#039;t see the problem considering...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984525.html#9984525 Author: Sang Froid
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 1:21am

Don't see the problem considering there are all boy and all girl schools. ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:21:07 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984525.html#9984525 <![CDATA[are same-sex classrooms unlawful? : Why dont these classrooms encourage...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984523.html#9984523 Author: **Sk!TtLeS B**
Subject: 351977
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 1:19am

Why dont these classrooms encourage cooperation and group involvement? This just seems lazy.

ETA:

Im referring to this part

"Boys are seated shoulder-to-shoulder while girls are seated face-to-face on the theory that girls are more cooperative while boys are more competitive and should not be forced to make eye contact."


Edited by **Sk!TtLeS B** - Dec 11 2012 at 1:31am]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:19:53 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/are-samesex-classrooms-unlawful_topic351977_post9984523.html#9984523