![]() ![]() ![]() My history of the word tomboy included the iconic character Jo from Facts of Life and found it to be a positive term based on my own experiences. This book helps readers to better appreciate those who defy gender norms and boundaries and the “incredible people they become.”īefore reading this book, I didn’t think that much about the word “tomboy” and used it within conversation without a thought. Tomboy is a fascinating and comprehensive book that combines research, Lisa’s personal life and other girl’s experiences and stories. Tomboy, written by essayist, novelist, and journalist Lisa Selin Davis “explores the evolution of tomboyism from a Victorian ideal to a twenty first century fashion statement, honoring girls and women-and those who identify otherwise.” ![]() “I think it’s important for parents, and kids, to understand how sex, gender, and sexuality have been understood in different eras, to see that the way we are experiencing and understanding them is part of the evolution, and that we’ve still got so much more to learn.” Lisa Selin Davis (Tomboy, 2020). ![]() Tomboy The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare To Be Different ![]()
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