The Gender Agenda
A First-Hand Account of How Girls and Boys Are Treated Differently
Published on 21. July 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-78592-320-3 (ISBN)
Description
From language and clothes, to toys and the media, society inflicts unwritten rules on each gender from birth. Aiming to make people aware of the way gender is constructed and constantly reinforced, this diary chronicles the differences two parents noticed while raising their son and daughter.
Adapted from tweets and blogs the couple kept throughout parenthood, this collection shows how culture, family and even the authors themselves are part of the 'gender police' that can influence a child's identity, and offers ideas for how we can work together to challenge the gender stereotypes that are ingrained in our society.
Adapted from tweets and blogs the couple kept throughout parenthood, this collection shows how culture, family and even the authors themselves are part of the 'gender police' that can influence a child's identity, and offers ideas for how we can work together to challenge the gender stereotypes that are ingrained in our society.
Reviews / Votes
One daughter. One son. Two different worlds. This book is a fascinating insight in how gender inequality is embedded in our society from the earliest years of a child's life. -- Jo Swinson, former Lib Dem Equalities Minister An eye-opening account of the little things that cumulatively make a big difference to the way boys and girls are raised. Fascinating, shocking and full of useful tips on how to fight back against the 'gender police'. Every parent should read it. -- Rebecca Asher, author of Shattered and Man Up An arresting account of the way casual everyday comments about children reflect and reinforce gender stereotypes. We recommend this book at least once a week - it explains why we campaign. -- Let Toys Be Toys Perceptive, practical and powerful. -- Cordelia Fine, Professor at the University of Melbourne and the author of Delusions of gender: The real science behind sex differences and Testosterone Rex: Unmaking the myths of our gendered minds.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
1 b/w
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
183 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78592-320-3 (9781785923203)
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Other editions
Additional editions
James Millar | Ros Ball
The Gender Agenda
A First-Hand Account of How Girls and Boys Are Treated Differently
E-Book
07/2017
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
€16.99
Available for download
Persons
James Millar and Ros Ball are both journalists working in politics in Westminster. They run the @GenderDiary twitter account.
Content
Foreword; Preface; The Diary; The Blogs; Books: The princess and taking the pee; Film: A league of their own; Sport: I can't tonight I'm washing my hair; School: Never too young to learn; Language: Are you a people person?; Christmas: Presents of mind; The Dad diaries; Afterword; Appendix I: A Playful Day podcast transcript; Appendix II: Reading list for kids age 0-14; Appendix III: Film list for kids age 0-14; References