Beyond Dolls & Guns: 101 Ways to Help Children Avoid Gender Bias [Paperback]

Susan Hoy Crawford (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0435081292 | ISBN-13: 978-0435081294 | Publication Date: November 6, 1995

The author gives parents useful tips and great advice on recognizing gender bias and how to change it. A fun and easy read!

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From Library Journal

This book is for people who don't have time to deal with this issue?parents and teachers. After researching the topic and finding that most available titles were geared toward scholars, architectural designer Crawford has culled 101 tips from an extensive bibliography of gender-related research, included as an appendix. Her book offers thumbnail ideas and suggestions for nonsexist interaction with children. For example, "#15. To figure out what to say or do about a sexist situation, imagine how you would respond to a similar example of racism." Besides behavioral suggestions, she cites relevant toys, books, and videos for children. This is a practical supplement to works like Maggio's Dictionary of Bias-Free Usage (Oryx Pr., 1991). Recommended for larger libraries and special collections.?A. Arro Smith, San Marcos P.L., Tex.
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Review

"A fun, balanced, easy-to-read and ready-to-use book." -- Anne Bryant, Executive Director, American Association of University Women

"Adults and children will find much to talk about." -- Associated Press

"I heartily recommend this book." -- Ellen S. Silber, Director, Marymount Institute for the Education of Women and Girls

"Recommended." -- Library Journal

"This insightful book is bound to make you stop and think." -- Myriam Miedzian, Author of Boys Will Be Boys

"[Features] concrete, easy-to-follow suggestions." -- Professor Michael Kimmel, Editor of Against the Tide, Men's Lives, and Changing Men

"[Includes] many practical tips that can encourage gender." -- Mary Rose Main, National Executive Director, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

"[Provides] practical advice about raising strong daughters and compassionate sons." -- Naomi Wolf, Author of Fire With Fire and The Beauty Myth

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann (November 6, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0435081292
• ISBN-13: 978-0435081294
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #986,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent examples on how to address and avoid gender bias, October 2, 1999

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This review is from: Beyond Dolls & Guns: 101 Ways to Help Children Avoid Gender Bias (Paperback)

This book presents the issue of gender bias in a very readable manner. I highly recommend this small, easy to read text for any parent, teacher or individual who has any contact with children. Wonderful examples of reframing available, good references and appendixes. Would make for a good gift for teachers or coaches. Very thought provoking.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, June 26, 2001

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This review is from: Beyond Dolls & Guns: 101 Ways to Help Children Avoid Gender Bias (Paperback)

This book is a great tool to identify gender bias in any school! I've been substituting in my school district recently and with the tips I found in this book I found many examples of how girls are unconsciously mistreated. This book makes a great gift for parents, students, teachers, and anyone interested in education!

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book., April 15, 2009

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I purchased this book to research for a sociology essay. I found it helpful. It's basically a self-help style book with tons of ways to address sexism, violence, and inequity with kids. I recommend it.