After more than 38 seasons of televised shows (one of the longest running shows in US history), Sesame Street is going strong. The series has received 109 Emmy awards, more than any television series.

I think we are all in agreement, that hands down, this is a solid educational show for pre school children. Alexandra and Armand, my children watched Sesame Street with great interest and enthusiasm. I appreciated the subtle skill building in handling differences, the representation of “Muppets” in wheel chairs and Muppets of color. However, the main characters are Ernie, Bert, Oscar the Grouch, Big Bird, Kermit, Snuffleupagus, and Elmo. What is wrong with this cast of characters? All are of the male gender. I was relieved when Dora the Explorer was introduced. The importance of name recognition (go to any toy section with stuffed Sesame Street characters-they are the ones I listed) and the “programming” of young children are critical here. No wonder girls grow up thinking it is a man’s world!

Denver Women’s Magazine
“When Mothers and Daughters Talk”
April/May 2008
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Amy Oliver Show - Dec 2007
"The Hillary Card: How The Gender Card Will Play Out in the 2008 Election" and "He Speaks, She Speaks"
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