Gender Identity : The Ultimate Teen Guide

Winfield, Cynthia L.

ISBN 10: 1442278366 / ISBN 13: 9781442278363

Published by Rowman & Littlefield, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gender Identity : The Ultimate Teen Guide
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1442278366
• ISBN 13: 9781442278363
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

What does it mean to be male? What does it mean to be female? In contemporary culture, such distinctions have increasingly been regarded as much too narrow to cover the entire spectrum of humanity. Over the past few decades, thousands of individuals have bravely declared their true identities and refused to be boxed into what society has dictated. It has become increasingly important, especially for those coming into adulthood, to go beyond the concepts of gay, lesbian, straight, and bisexual when examining gender.

In Gender Identity: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Cynthia L. Winfield encourages readers to reject the notion that male or female designations fit all. The author examines how gender lines have been crossed as a growing number of individuals―including young adults―have found the courage to express and celebrate their authentic selves. In this book, Winfield addresses:

Differences between biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expressionLegal protections for those outside the narrowly defined gender normsPublic debate and shifting views about gender identityWays readers can make society more cognizant and inclusive of gender-variant individuals
In addition to providing a well-grounded introduction to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual persons and issues, this book allows contemporary teens and young adults to voice their experiences. As more and more public figures―from actress Laverne Cox to Olympic athlete turned reality television star Caitlyn Jenner―have shared their stories, it’s just as important for everyday people to identify who they are. This second edition of Gender Identity: The Ultimate Teen Guide is a much-needed update of an important topic and will be of interest to young adults, their families and friends, and the community at large.

About the Author

Cynthia L. Winfield taught eighth-grade reading, writing, and language arts for over a decade before her retirement. She continues to review books for VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) magazine, which she has done for more than 25 years. Winfield is certified as a national Time To Teach! trainer―teaching classroom management strategies to educators.