Book Review
Short Summary
What is Gender? is a book about gender and diversity written by Juno Dawson for kids aged 9 and up. It is part of the book series called “And Other Big Questions”, which tackles big issues.
What This Book Is About
This book explains and embraces gender diversity.
The book answers some of the most common questions about gender, including:
- What’s the difference between sex and gender?
- Are there only two genders?
- What are gender norms?
- How does your gender define you?
- Why does it matter whether you’re a boy or a girl?
- What does it mean to be a transgender?
Reflection and Comments
This book can help kids discover who they could be and better understand the people around them who have different gender identities. It talks about cross-dressing and what intersex is, and even discusses how gender is seen around the world.
The book also includes personal stories from different people about their own gender and how it has made an impact on their life and that of those around them.
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