Tomboy : the surprising history and future of girls who dare to be different

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Label

Tomboy : the surprising history and future of girls who dare to be different

Title remainder

the surprising history and future of girls who dare to be different

Statement of responsibility

Lisa Selin Davis

Creator

• Davis, Lisa, 1972-

Author

• Davis, Lisa, 1972-

Subject

• History
• Sex differences (Psychology)
• Sex differences (Psychology) in children
• Sex role
• Sex role
• Gender identity
• Social change
• Tomboys -- History
• Women -- History
• Sex role in children
• Gender identity -- History

Genre

• History

Language

eng

Summary

• Based on the author's viral New York Times op-ed, a heartfelt celebration of the tomboy phenomenon and its implications for girlhood explores its origins in a Victorian ideal and role in shaping history, science and culture
• "In Tomboy, Davis explores the evolution of tomboyism from a Victorian ideal to a twenty-first 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." -- Amazon.com

Cataloging source

GCmBT

Dewey number

305.409

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

LC call number

• HQ798
• HQ1121

LC item number

• .D36 2020
• .D375 2020

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography