Gender Identity

by Char Light

Overview

Throughout human history, societies around the world have developed varying concepts of gender that affect the roles its citizens play in their communities. There is an equally rich history of individuals who reject, subvert, expand, or explore the gender roles of their society. This book serves as an accessible introduction to the history of gender and conversations on gender identity happening today. It encapsulates complex social issues at a lower reading level while delivering content that appeals to a high school audience. High-quality photographs and interesting graphic organizers present important information in an appealing and engaging fashion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781499468380
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2020
Series:	Rosen Verified: Current Issues Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Gender Is Many Things 4

The Gender Binary 6

Gender Roles 8

Cultures Beyond the Binary 10

What Does Science Say? 14

Intersex Traits 16

Intersex Rights 18

Intersex and Genders 20

Gender Is a Spectrum 22

The Transgender Community 24

Nonbinary Identities 26

Gender Expression 28

Drag and Gender 32

A History of Pride 34

Fighting for Rights 38

Discrimination 40

Protecting the Transgender Community 42

Staying Strong 44

Glossary 46

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

Booklist — "Different cultural beliefs surrounding sex and gender are touched upon … Historical and present-day figures feature prominently in the book’s many photos and examinations of being intersex, nonbinary, and transgender".

From the Publisher

04/01/2021

Gr 4–8—Each of the books in this timely series provides a detailed overview of a topic, focusing more on a wide understanding than an in-depth, narrow view. This makes each book a perfect introduction to its topic. Each book includes plenty of research information on the 48 graphic- and photo-filled pages, while not overburdening readers with too much text. Background colors, photos, text boxes, and fonts make these research books visually appealing and inviting. The text boxes provide useful side notes, facts, and further online resources for more learning. While the books seem most useful for research projects, the writing is engaging and intriguing enough to capture the attention of recreational readers. VERDICT These fantastic books will definitely be one of the best books for a topic on the shelf. Highly recommended.

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