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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?

Table of Contents:
  • 1: Introducing Gender
  • 2: What Is Sex?
  • 3: What Is Intersex?
  • 4: What Is Gender?
  • 5: What Are Gender Stereotypes?
  • 6: My Gender: Juno Dawson
  • 7: Why Do Boys And Girls Look Different?
  • 8: Why Can’t Boys Play With Dolls?
  • 9: My Gender: Laura Dockrill
  • 10: My Gender: Anthony Anaxagorou
  • 11: What Is Transgender?
  • 12: My Gender: Fox Fisher
  • 13: Gender And Feminism
  • 14: My Gender: Holly Bourne
  • 15: What Is Cross-Dressing?
  • 16: Gender Around The World
  • 17: What’s The Difference Between Sex And Sexuality?
  • 18: My Gender: Matt Lister
  • 19: Do We Need Gender?
  • 20: My Gender: Krishna Istha
  • 21: My Gender: Andrew McMillan
  • 22: What’s Your Gender?
  • 23: Helpful Numbers And Websites
  • 24: Glossary
  • 25: Index


About the Author :
Unapologetically bold and razor-sharp - you'll know a Juno Dawson novel from the very first line.

Juno Dawson is a bestselling novelist, screenwriter, journalist, and a columnist for Attitude Magazine. Her writing has appeared in Glamour, Dazed, Grazia and the Guardian.

Juno's critically acclaimed novels include the London Collection: CLEAN, WONDERLAND and the YA Book Prize winning MEAT MARKET, and non-fiction titles THIS BOOK IS GAY and WHAT'S THE T? She has appeared on Pointless Celebrities, BBC Women's Hour, ITV News, This Morning and Newsnight. An occasional actress and model, Juno appeared in the BBC's I MAY DESTROY YOU (2020), Holby City (2021) and was the face of Jecca Cosmetics Play Pots campaign.

Juno now lives in Brighton and is a part of the queer cabaret collective known as CLUB SILENCIO. Juno is also a School Role Model for the charity STONEWALL.

Review :
Dawson's helpful and handy guide to gender is designed for kids and families, opening up conversations about expression, identity, and relationships at a thoughtful, kid-oriented level.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781526300010
  • Publisher: Hachette Children'S Group
  • Publisher Imprint: Wayland
  • Height: 242 mm
  • No of Pages: 48
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Width: 170 mm
  • ISBN-10: 152630001X
  • Publisher Date: 13 Jun 2019
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Series Title: And Other Big Questions
  • Weight: 210 gr


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