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48 pages
colour illustrations, map, portraits.
Contents include: Introducing gender -- What is sex? -- What is intersex? -- What is gender? -- What are gender stereotypes? -- My gender: Juno Dawson -- Why do boys and girls look different? -- Why can't boys play with dolls? -- My gender: Laura Dockrill -- My gender: Anthony Anaxagorou -- What is transgender? -- My gender: Fox Fisher -- Gender and feminism -- My gender: Holly Bourne -- What is cross-dressing? -- Gender around the world -- What's the difference between sex and sexuality? -- My gender: Matt Lister -- Do we need gender? -- My gender: Krishna Istha -- My gender: Andrew McMillan -- What's your gender? -- Helpful numbers and websites.
Summary: This book explains how gender can have an impact on your life, what it means to choose your own gender identity and the importance of gender equality. You will also hear from a range of people who share their personal gender philosophies.