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The Gender Games

The Problem With Men and Women, From Someone Who Has Been Both
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The Gender Games by Juno Dawson is a candid memoir exploring the complexities of gender identity through the author's personal journey. It delves into societal expectations of masculinity and femininity while highlighting Dawson's transition and experiences as a transgender woman. Blending humour with heartfelt moments, the book also offers insightful commentary on how gender influences everyday life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring themes of gender identity and societal norms through the personal experiences of a witty and insightful author. This memoir offers a candid and humorous journey through the author's transition, while also tackling broader issues of feminism and gender equality.

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The Gender Games

Why we are all being messed up by gender, and what we can do about it

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'It's a boy!' or 'It's a girl!' are the first words almost all of us hear when we enter the world. Before our names, before we have likes and dislikes – before we, or anyone else, has any idea who we are. And two years ago, as Juno Dawson went to tell her mother she was (and actually, always had been) a woman, she started to realise just how wrong we've been getting it.

Gender isn't just screwing over trans people, it's messing with everyone. From little girls who think they can't be doctors to teenagers who come to expect street harassment. From exclusionist feminists to 'alt-right' young men. From men who can't cry to the women who think they shouldn't. As her body gets in line with her mind, Juno tells not only her own story, but the story of everyone who is shaped by society's expectations of gender – and what we can do about it.

Featuring insights from well-known gender, feminist and trans activists including Rebecca Root, Laura Bates, Gemma Cairney, Anthony Anaxagorou, Hannah Witton, Alaska Thunderfuck and many more, The Gender Games is a frank, witty and powerful manifesto for a world in which everyone can truly be themselves.

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The Gender Games by Juno Dawson is praised for its bravery, freshness, and a blend of memoir and manifesto. It captivates readers with its engaging and educational narrative, combining frank and witty insights with Dawson's award-winning writing style. The book is described as a thought-provoking and humorous exploration of gender, resonating well with readers and critics alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473648609

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Two Roads

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

About the Author

JUNO DAWSON is the multi-award-winning author of dark teen thrillers. Her first non-fiction book, BEING A BOY, tackled puberty, sex and relationships in a frank and funny fashion, and a follow-up for young LGBT people, THIS BOOK IS GAY, came out in 2014. Juno is a regular contributor to Attitude Magazine, GT and the Guardian and has contributed to news items concerning sexuality, identity, literature and education on BBC Woman's Hour, Front Row, This Morning and Newsnight. She writes full time and lives in Brighton.

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