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What Is Gender? How Does It Define Us? and Other Big Questions for Kids

How Does It Define Us? And Other Big Questions

by Juno Dawson
Hardback
Publication Date: 01/10/2017

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A highly topical look at the concept of gender, encouraging children to think for themselves about the issues involved

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.

Aimed at young people aged 10 and upwards.

Part of the groundbreaking and important 'And Other Big Questions' series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today.

Other titles in the series include:
What is Humanism? How do you live without a god?
What is Feminism? Why do we need it?
Who are Refugees and Migrants? What makes people leave their homes?
What is Consent? Why is it important?

ISBN:
9781526300003
9781526300003
Category:
Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
01-10-2017
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
48
Dimensions (mm):
253x176x9mm
Weight:
0.3kg
Juno Dawson

Queen of Teen 2014 Juno Dawson is the multi award-winning author of dark teen thrillers written under the name James Dawson.

In 2015, she released her first contemporary romance, All of the Above. Her first non-fiction book, Being a Boy, tackled puberty, sex and relationships in a frank and funny fashion, and a follow-up for young LGBT people, This Book is Gay, came out in 2014. Juno is a regular contributor to Attitude Magazine, GT and the Guardian and has contributed to news items concerning sexuality, identity, literature and education on BBC Women's Hour, Front Row, This Morning and Newsnight. Juno's titles have received rave reviews and her books have been translated into more than ten languages.

In 2015, Juno announced her transition to become a woman, having previously lived as James Dawson. She writes full time and lives in Brighton.

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