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Childhood Unlimited

Parenting Beyond the Gender Bias
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Childhood Unlimited explores the pervasive gender stereotypes that shape children's media and toys, highlighting challenges such as the dominance of male characters even in progressive films like Frozen. Drawing on expert interviews and psychological research, Virginia Mendez offers practical strategies for parents and caregivers to support children in transcending gender biases, encouraging a critical and empowered view of the world that allows children to fulfil their true potential.
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Ideal for parents, caregivers, teachers and anyone involved in raising or educating children who wish to challenge traditional gender roles and support children in reaching their full potential without constraints imposed by stereotypes.

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Ground-breaking and game-changing, Childhood Unlimited gives parents a series of actionable, practical, easy to implement strategies to fight gender stereotypes and help your child become a positive agent for change.

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In 2013, Disney released its most egalitarian film to date, but 59% of all the lines in Frozen are spoken by male characters.

57% of children's books published annually have central male characters; just 31% have central female characters.

Raising your child beyond the limitations placed on them by gender is, let's face it, an uphill battle. If you don't know where to start, or how to start, you will find inspiration, insight and plenty of practical strategies in Childhood Unlimited. From navigating the gendered constructs that dominate children's films, television and media generally, to choosing appropriate and stimulating toys beyond the binary divide, this accessible and relatable book will make the whole process much less daunting.

Based on interviews with, and research by, some of the best thought-leaders from the fields of psychology, neuroscience and education, the insights in this book will not only open the eyes of any parent or caregiver, they will inspire you to help your child to look at the world in a critical, creative and empowered way. Free from the restraints of the stereotypes that surround gender, your child has the opportunity to reach their true potential — and this is the book that you need to launch them on that journey.

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Praised for its blend of personal experience, expert insight and practical advice, Childhood Unlimited is hailed as an essential guide by parents, carers and educators aiming to combat gender stereotypes. Reviewers highlight its accessible presentation of research alongside actionable strategies, describing the book as both inspiring and empowering in promoting gender freedom for all children, including trans youngsters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529395389

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sheldon Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 229g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Virginia Mendez is a mother of two and the co-founder of www.thefeministshop.com. She is the author of two books for children on gender, and consent. As a children's author, she has spoken to over 2000 school children, promoting critical thinking and inviting them to understand what is behind their already-formed ideas about things being for boys and things being for girls. She has spoken at the Human Rights Festival, has been published in both Forbes and The Sunday Times, and is part of the thought leader program 'Ladies who Launch'. She has been featured in Women in Business and she is frequently invited to podcasts and YouTube channels as a guest speaker. Virginia is part of the Global Equality Collective, and DiverseEducators. She has been recognised as one of the 145 Inspiring Women Leaders of 2020 by Diverse In Globaland and won an award as one of the Top 100 UK #iAlso f:Entrepreneurs in 2020.

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