Tomboy : The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to Be Different by Lisa Selin Davis (2020, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherGrand Central Publishing
ISBN-100316458317
ISBN-139780316458313
eBay Product ID (ePID)3038296156
Product Key Features
Book TitleTomboy : the Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to Be Different
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
TopicFeminism & Feminist Theory, Parenting / General, Gender Studies, Popular Culture, Women's Studies
IllustratorYes
GenreFamily & Relationships, Social Science
AuthorLisa Selin Davis
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight18.8 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.4 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-930612
Reviews"Davis traces the origin of the word tomboy, as well as movements of thepink/blue line in history and the impact of commercialism, homo- andtransphobias, the media, racism and privilege. Who gets to draw the line? Thesingle unequivocal truth about gender Davis uncovered is "it'scomplicated," but the more we know, the sooner we can undo stereotypes.Tracing the history and impact of the word "tomboy" [Davis] providesthe backdrop for a study of changing gender identity lines and how better tonavigate complex gender issues." -- Shelf Awareness, "Lisa Selin Davis leverages a familiar term to take a comprehensive look at gender performance in girls...Davis takes the reader in a fresh direction by illuminating the forces behind the shifting regard in which tomboys have been held. ...[a] thoughtful consideration of how money and power have shaped our ever-changing view of tomboys." -- New York Times Book Review, " Tomboy is a revelation, an impassioned and empathic consideration of how gender is manufactured and sold, and how it can both oppress and empower. This is way more than a book for parents navigating how to raise individuals in a world of stubborn binaries; it's for all of us who want to understand that world, and how we might become our true selves within it."-- LaurenSandler, author of This Is All I Got: A New Mother's Search for Home andOne and Only: The Freedom of Having an Only Child, and the Joy of Being One, "[A] thorough and engrossing investigation... Davis's persuasive and deeply personal argument for moving beyond the gender binary will resonate with those curious about child rearing free of normative expectations." -- Publishers Weekly, *** A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Editor's Choice/Staff Pick ***Publishers Weekly's Top Nonfiction Books of 2020*** * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY , STARRED REVIEW* New York Times , "9 New Books We Recommend This Week" MS. MAGAZINE , "Reads for the Rest of Us" Chronogram, "Books For Your October Reading List" Featured on Cool Mom Picks "Spawned" Podcast, "This book will surprise,delight, and challenge everything you think you know about gender. Davis'swriting is lively and lucid; a sage and compassionate guide on this rockyterrain. Every parent needs to read this book."-- Jennifer Block, author of EverythingBelow the Waist, *** A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Editor's Choice/Staff Pick ***Publishers Weekly's Top Nonfiction Books of 2020*** * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY , STARRED REVIEW* New York Times , "9 New Books We Recommend This Week" MS. MAGAZINE , "Reads for the Rest of Us" Chronogram, "Books For Your October Reading List" Featured on Cool Mom Picks "Spawned" Podcast -- -, "Athoughtful, thorough examination and celebration of gender non-conformity, anda crucial contribution to our cultural understanding of this moment, and how wegot here."-- LizPlank, author of FOR THE LOVE OF MEN, "Davis entertainingly explores the history of tomboyism from the Victorian era up until today with painstaking attention to detail and healthy doses of humor. She sheds new light on a fascinating subject and brings fresh insight to the discussion of gender nonconformity. This one-of-a-kind narrative is both innovative in subject and breathtaking in scope." -- Publisher's Weekly, "[A] fascinating book that has resulted [explores] the concept of thetomboy from Victorian times to today's world, where considerations of genderare front and center."-- Booklist, "[A] thorough and engrossing investigation... Davis's persuasive and deeply personal argument for moving beyond the gender binary will resonate with those curious about child rearing free of normative expectations."-- Publishers Weekly, "Lisa Selin Davis uses TOMBOY as a launch pad for a thought-provoking and enlightening exploration of the troubled pink and blue waters of gender categories-and the words that can be life rafts to help us float above them or stones pulling us in deeper."-- Deborah Tannen, professor oflinguistics at Georgetown University and author of You Just Don't Understand,You're Wearing THAT?, and You're the Only One I Can Tell, " Tomboy tackles a unique, contradictory moment in history: male and female binaries are exploding yet childhood has become more hyper-gendered than ever. How did we get here? What does it mean? I picked up this book expecting to read a few pages; hours later I was still riveted, underlining paragraphs, scribbling margin notes and rethinking all my assumptions about boys, girls and everyone along or beyond that spectrum. Hooray for gender rebels!"-- Peggy Orenstein, NewYork Times bestselling author of Girls & Sex, "As I read this book, I felt at turns challenged and surprised and at turns comforted-as a tomboy in the 80s, I saw myself on the pages and understood where I had come from and the forces that shaped me. As someone who currently teaches gender inclusion at schools across the country, I can't wait to use this book in the presentations I give. It will really help teachers and parents understand not just tomboys but gender. But it isn't just an informative and useful book; it's exciting and compelling as well."-- Alex Myers, author of Revolutionaryand Continental Divide, "Davis entertainingly explores the history of tomboyism from the Victorian era up until today with painstaking attention to detail and healthy doses of humor. She sheds new light on a fascinating subject and brings fresh insight to the discussion of gender nonconformity. This one-of-a-kind narrative is both innovative in subject and breathtaking in scope."-- Publisher's Weekly, " Tomboy is a revelation, an impassioned and empathic consideration of how gender ismanufactured and sold, and how it can both oppress and empower. This is waymore than a book for parents navigating how to raise individuals in a world ofstubborn binaries; it's for all of us who want to understand that world, andhow we might become our true selves within it."-- Lauren Sandler, author of This Is All I Got: A New Mother's Search for Home and One and Only: The Freedom of Having an Only Child, and the Joy of Being One, "Lisa Selin Davis leverages a familiar term to take a comprehensive look at gender performance in girls...Davis takes the reader in a fresh direction by illuminating the forces behind the shifting regard in which tomboys have been held. ...[a] thoughtful consideration of how money and power have shaped our ever-changing view of tomboys."-- New York Times Book Review, "Davis traces the origin of the word tomboy, as well as movements of the pink/blue line in history and the impact of commercialism, homo- and transphobias, the media, racism and privilege. Who gets to draw the line? The single unequivocal truth about gender Davis uncovered is "it's complicated," but the more we know, the sooner we can undo stereotypes. Tracing the history and impact of the word "tomboy" [Davis] provides the backdrop for a study of changing gender identity lines and how better to navigate complex gender issues."-- Shelf Awareness
SynopsisStrong Is the New Pretty meets All the Single Ladies , a heartfelt celebration and exploration of the tomboy phenomenon and the future of girlhood, based on the author's viral New York Times op-ed Inspired by her thought-provoking op-ed for The New York Times , Lisa Selin Davis's TOMBOY explores the history, and imagines the future, of girls who defy societal expectations based on their gender. TOMBOY is a revealing dive into the forces that have shifted and narrowed our ideas of what's normal for boys and girls, and for kids who don't fall neatly into either category. It looks at tomboyism from a Victorian ideal to a twenty-first century fashion statement, chronicling the evolution of the pink/blue divide and what motivates those who cross or straddle it to gender independence-and who they grow up to be. Davis critically investigates the word "tomboy," but lauds the ideas and ideals it represents. Davis talks to experts from clothing designers to psychologists, historians to neuroscientists, and tomboys from 8 to 80, to illuminate debates about what is masculine and feminine; what is biological versus socially constructed; what constitutes the categories of boy and girl; and the connection between tomboyism, gender identity, and sexuality. Ultimately, TOMBOY is a celebration not just of tomboys but of gender diversity itself, and of those who resist the pressure of gender norms and summon the courage to live as their true selves. In TOMBOY , Davis tackles an intellectual and emotional makeover of notions of gender, ultimately finding that gender nonconformity can be--and often is--a true gift., Based on the author's viral New York Times op-ed, this heartfelt book is a celebration and exploration of the tomboy phenomenon and the future of girlhood. 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.
LC Classification NumberHQ798.D378 2020
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