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Eilidh G Clark (177 KP) rated The Boy in the Dress in Books
Jul 2, 2019
This is a good well rounded book for young folks
I really enjoyed this book. I was sceptical due to the author already being established and thought perhaps his celebrity status helped him sell book but I'll take my hat of to Walliams. This is an enjoyable little read. The language is simple and I enjoyed how current the book is. The book really demonstrates the difference between black and white and colour (colour being different and standing out from the norm).
Uniform is also a main theme in the book and very obviously gender and social acceptance. Walliams does a good job at showing that sexual preference is not linked to dress and that discrimination is wrong. In this book the child is able to experience how ludicrous gender representation by dress is by dressing the full football team up in ladies clothing, this normalises it.
The intrusive narrator who may be Walliams himself, also gives hints throughout the book about his own desire to cross dress.
Good book.
Uniform is also a main theme in the book and very obviously gender and social acceptance. Walliams does a good job at showing that sexual preference is not linked to dress and that discrimination is wrong. In this book the child is able to experience how ludicrous gender representation by dress is by dressing the full football team up in ladies clothing, this normalises it.
The intrusive narrator who may be Walliams himself, also gives hints throughout the book about his own desire to cross dress.
Good book.
C. B. B. (3 KP) rated Trials of Passion: Crimes in the Name of Love and Madness in Books
Jul 24, 2017
Trials of Passion
Trials of Passion is a thoroughly fascinating book that explores the insanity defense over time through the lens of four different crimes if passion. The authors expertise shines throughout. The effect of societal attitudes to gender and class and madness are fully explored and laid out. The primary flaw is that sometimes the writing is a bit clumsy.
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Tomboy in Books
Mar 20, 2018
This was a nice coming of age story set in post WWII America. It dealt with gender stereotypes but in a very positive manner. I would say I find it hard to believe that there was no homophobia at the time period( I know there was) but the author chose to focus on the girls. I also think pre 1960's being gay wasn't shamed or hated as much. It was really quick read with agood messege about being true to yourself.
Ezra Koenig recommended Begin to Hope by Regina Spektor in Music (curated)
Charlotte (209 KP) rated The Sims 4 in Video Games
Sep 9, 2017
almost no limits placed on your creativity when creating a sim, with a great amount of fluidity/ variety of options allowing your sims to have unique body shapes and gender preferences (2 more)
beautiful graphics
just so much fun which so many possibilities for your sims
Charlotte (209 KP) rated How to Get Away With Murder - Season 1 in TV
Jan 21, 2018
quick paced & thrilling, this show really grips you from the first episode & never really lets go!! (4 more)
interesting & compelling with various threads that slowly weave themselves together as the season progresses
a great number of twists & plot changes really keeps you on your toes throughout
good character development
a good balance of gender and race in casting
maybe at some times pushes the limits of what is believable (1 more)
oh my GOD Asher is unbearable although this is the point of his character so good job, writers
hillarybillary (1 KP) rated The Marvelous Mrs Maisel in TV
Feb 1, 2018
Hilarious guilty pleasure! (1 more)
Binge worthy!
Mrs. Maisel lives up to her Marvelous-ness
Mrs. Maisel, with her foul mouth and vivid wardrobe, is the only reason you need for putting the kids to bed early. The show is comedic enough to lift your spirits, yet poignant when portraying the realities that women faced in her era. Definitely makes me appreciate how far we have come in reaching gender equality, and yet how far we still have to go. I can't wait for season 2!
Erika (17788 KP) rated Twilight / Life and Death (Twilight, #1, 1.75) in Books
Jul 28, 2019 (Updated Aug 17, 2019)
When the 10th anniversary edition of Twilight was announced, I wasn't really interested. I was super into it before the movies, but reading it now, you see all the editing mistakes.
Though, when it was revealed a gender-bending version of Twilight was going to be included, I knew I had to read that clusterf***. It is so completely ridiculous, what were those names?? I loved every lame-o moment of it. Also, she did get to fix all of her wonky mistakes, which I appreciated.
Though, when it was revealed a gender-bending version of Twilight was going to be included, I knew I had to read that clusterf***. It is so completely ridiculous, what were those names?? I loved every lame-o moment of it. Also, she did get to fix all of her wonky mistakes, which I appreciated.
Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated Vincent the Vixen: A Story to Help Children Learn about Gender Identity in Books
Apr 10, 2018
a short, illustrated book with supporting (teachers/parents) questions. This subject matter may not be seen by all as appropriate for the apparent target age of this book, however, having such a resource to turn to in order to support an individual questioning their gender at a young age is an invaluable resource. Sensitively approached, from a "safe" point of view of a family the main character is encouraged and supported throughout.
Definitely a book to have in all school and alongside medical professionals who work in this field.
Definitely a book to have in all school and alongside medical professionals who work in this field.
ArecRain (8 KP) rated You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain in Books
Jan 18, 2018
A book that covers awkward and uncomfortable topics such as race, gender, and pop culture with enough humor to take off the edge, Phoebe Robinson is an unapologetic feminist with something to say. If it makes you uncomfortable, good. Her words are something that need to be read and taken seriously even as she makes them humorous. I value her wisdom and experiences because it something that will never occur to me. It’s hard for me to saying anything else beyond everyone needs to read this book, especially those who need their minds opened.