The Bloomsbury Handbook of Gender and Sexuality in Early Childhood

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Gender and Sexuality in Early Childhood addresses the often problematic misconception that gender and sexuality are irrelevant to very young children. This handbook surveys, challenges, and advances the theories, research approaches, and practices surrounding gender and sexuality in the early years, positioning early childhood as a crucial site for constructions and deconstructions around these topics.

The handbook features chapters by leading academics, practitioners, and policymakers from diverse regions, including Australia, Canada, India, Indonesia, South Africa, the UK, and the USA. It covers a range of key critical theories, methods, and practices. These include engagements with post-developmentalism, feminist, Black feminist, queer and trans theories, and intersections with indigeneity, race, and class. Additionally, it explores methodologies such as ethnography, action research, care ethics, and sexual health.

The The Bloomsbury Handbook of Gender and Sexuality in Early Childhood highlights the importance of attending to gender and sexuality during early childhood across various sites, including the classroom, home, policy settings, and more.