What is gender? How does it define us? : and other big questions / Juno Dawson.

  • Dawson, Juno
Date:
2019
  • Books

About this work

Description

What's the difference between sex and gender? What does it mean to be defined by your gender? Are there only two genders? This informative book helps kids to explore these questions and many more. It explains how your gender can have an impact on your life, what it means to choose your own gender identity and the importance of gender equality. Topics covered include gender stereotypes, why there are different toys for boys and girls, being intersex and transgender, cross-dressing and gender around the world. You will also hear from a range of people who share their personal gender philosophies. Poet Anthony Anaxagorou discusses his masculinity, author Holly Bourne writes about the importance of feminism, Krishna Istha explains what it means to be genderqueer and Juno shares her experiences of being transgender. Other contributors and celebrities featured include Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Jack Monroe, Caitlyn Jenner, RuPaul, Laura Dockrill, Conchita Wurst, Andrew McMillan and Emma Watson.

Publication/Creation

London : Wayland, 2019.

Physical description

48 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Contributors

Notes

Includes index.
Copy 1. Titlepage signed by the author.

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Where to find it

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    M31270

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ISBN

  • 9781526300010
  • 152630001X