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Series: Object Lessons
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This book is recommended for readers interested in gender studies, cultural criticism, and the social history of childhood playthings, as well as those curious about feminism and identity formation.
"An examination of dolls and how they model an idealized feminine self, instructing girls what to strive for, and reinforcing dominant patriarchal, heteronormative, white norms"--
An examination of dolls and how they model an idealized feminine self, instructing girls what to strive for, and reinforcing dominant patriarchal, heteronormative, white norms.
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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.
The haunted doll has long been a trope in horror movies, but like many fears, there is some truth at its heart. Dolls are possessed—by our aspirations. They're commonly used as a tool to teach mothering to young girls, but more often they are avatars of the idealised feminine self. (The word "doll" even acts as shorthand for a desirable woman.) They instruct girls what to strive for in society, reinforcing dominant patriarchal, heteronormative, white views around class, bodies, history, and celebrity, in insidious ways.
Girls’ dolls occupy the opposite space of boys’ action figures, which represent masculinity, authority, warfare, and conflict. By analysing dolls from 17th century Japanese Hinamatsuri festivals, to the ’80s American Girl Dolls, and even to today’s bitmoji, Doll reveals how the objects society encourages us to play with as girls shape the women we become.
Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.
Series: Object Lessons
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Critics praise Doll for blending personal anecdotes with a critical feminist lens, making doll studies accessible and compelling. Reviews highlight Hart's revelatory insights into the women behind the doll industry and the dual nature of dolls as both adored and scorned objects. The book is described as readable, relatable, and a fascinating exploration of gender, race, and social class through playthings.
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ISBN: 9781501380860
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 November 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 120.0mm
Height: 164.0mm
Weight: 168g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Maria Teresa Hart is a writer, editor, and dulce-de-leche addict. Her articles and essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic,Vox, The Washington Post, Teen Vogue, and other outlets. As an editor, Maria has worked for various publishers, including Penguin Random House, BenBella Books, and Bloomsbury. She lives in Brooklyn with her partner David and spends her free time googling facts about dormice.
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