Boy v. Girl?
: How
Gender Shapes Who We Are, What We Want, and
How We Get Along
by George Abrahams, Ph.D., and Sheila Ahlbrand.
What is gender, anyway? What are gender roles, and who defines them? What are gender
stereotypes, and why do they make our lives so difficult? What does it really mean to be a
boy or a girl?
Each day, in countless ways, gender shapes who we are, what we can become, and how we
relate to others. BOY V. GIRL? invites young readers to examine the issues, weigh the
facts, and overcome gender barriers to make the most of friendships, school,
extracurricular activities, and the future.
The results of a nationwide survey of nearly 2,000 teens and preteens reveal what gender
means in kids’ everyday lives. A look at TV, movies, music, and advertising helps
make kids more media-savvy. Activities and journaling exercises encourage readers to
explore their experiences, notice what influences their feelings, beliefs, and choices,
and decide what matters to them. Down-to-earth advice guides them to get past other
people’s expectations and assumptions and find out who they really are.
Ages 10-15 ORDER CODE: FS741B
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