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Tomboy, the surprising history and future of girls who dare to be different, Lisa Selin Davis

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-285) and index

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Tomboy

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Lisa Selin Davis

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

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

Introduction: A tomboy emerges -- I. The creation of the pink/blue divide. What the heck is a tomboy, anyway? ; Tomboys? Okay! Sissies? No way! ; Sporty Spice dropkicks the tomboy ; Ode to Jo -- II. Why tomboys do what they do. The best of both worlds ; Are tomboys born or made? ; Beware the end of the princess phase ; Why do tomboys wear boys' clothes? ; Parenting between the pink and blue -- III. Tomboys, all grown up. What happens to tomboys when puberty hits? (A brief introduction to a giant question) ; I used to be a tomboy. Now I'm a full-grown lesbian. ; War of the words: tomboy or trans boy? ; Breaking the binary ; Is it time to retire the word "tomboy"? -- Conclusion: The pink ponytail

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