Far more unites men and women than divides us, but when it comes to negative stereotypes, women win hands down. Girls are "bossy" and grow into women who "nag", while boys of all…

Scotland is to ban adults from hitting toddlers – and the rest of the UK may follow. Harassed mum Kate Figes considers the alternatives Wednesday September 12, 2001 To smack or…

A report out today suggests working mothers harm their kids’ education. Kate Figes takes it with a pinch of salt Wednesday March 14, 2001 The perpetual onslaught against working…