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Davis, Lisa, 1972-
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Tomboys -- History.
Sex differences (Psychology) in children.
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Davis, Lisa, 1972-
Tomboys -- History.
Sex differences (Psychology) in children.
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Tomboy : the surprising history and future of girls who dare to be different /
Lisa
Selin
Davis
.
by
Davis
,
Lisa
,
1972-
Hachette Go, an imprint of Hachette Books, Hachette Book Group, 2020.
Call #:
305.409 D261t
Subjects
Tomboys -- History.
Sex differences (Psychology) in children.
ISBN:
9780316458313 (pbk.)
Edition:
1st ed.
Description:
xii, 319 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-305) and index.
Summary:
"We are in the middle of a cultural revolution, where the spectrum of gender and sexual identities is seemingly unlimited. So when author and journalist
Lisa
Selin
Davis
's six-year-old daughter first called herself a "tomboy,"
Davis
was hesitant. Her child favored sweatpants and T-shirts over anything pink or princess-themed, just like the sporty, skinned-kneed girls
Davis
had played with as a kid. But "tomboy" seemed like an outdated word-why use a word with "boy" in it for such girls at all? So was it outdated? In an era where some are throwing elaborate gender reveal parties and others are embracing they/them pronouns,
Davis
set out to answer that question, and to find out where tomboys fit into our changing understandings of gender. In Tomboy,
Davis
explores the evolution of tomboyism from a Victorian ideal to a twentyfirst century fashion statement, honoring the girls and women - and those who identify otherwise -- who stomp all over archaic gender norms. She highlights the forces that have shifted what we think of as masculine and feminine, delving into everything from clothing to psychology, history to neuroscience, and the connection between tomboyism, gender identity, and sexuality. Above all else,
Davis
's comprehensive deep-dive inspires us to better appreciate those who defy traditional gender boundaries, and the incredible people they become. Whether you're a grown-up tomboy or raising a gender-rebel of your own, Tomboy is the perfect companion for navigating our cultural shift. It is a celebration of both diversity and those who dare to be different, ultimately revealing how gender nonconformity is a gift."--Jacket.
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