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The Gender Games: The Problem with Men and Women, from Someone Who Has Been Both by Juno Dawson
clairewilsonleeds's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great read. It just felt like having a conversation with a friend.
patches_of_purple's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
jonnost's review against another edition
4.0
While the book is written from a trans woman's perspective, I think this book offers more than "just" the views of a trans person regarding gender. This book is for literally everyone, because everyone has grown up under gender expectations, stereotypes, roles etc. and it's these things that this book questions. No, it doesn't come at anything "girly" or "manly" with pitchforks, but simply questions the hatred that is born within some when one choses not to follow these every step of the way. If you're someone who has ever questioned why certain things in regard of gender is expected of you, or better yet, haven't questioned it, you should read it.
dawnlizreads's review against another edition
4.0
A thought-provoking part memoir/part review of what it is to be a "woman" vs. what it is to be a "man" - with a strong, well-reasoned, argument that the whole concept of gender is essentially nonsense and sticking to rigid ideas about male and female gender doesn't benefit anyone (least of all those who don't feel they fit into any binary category).
I don't think this book is going to change any minds to be honest. If you think a man's a man and that's it, then you'll probably always think that (though you're highly unlikely to pick up this book in the first place). But if you want to understand more about why people transition (or question their gender), this provides an valuable insight.
I don't think this book is going to change any minds to be honest. If you think a man's a man and that's it, then you'll probably always think that (though you're highly unlikely to pick up this book in the first place). But if you want to understand more about why people transition (or question their gender), this provides an valuable insight.
cassie_grace's review against another edition
4.0
Dawson writes clearly and cleverly. More importantly, she’s from my generation and shares my cultural touchstones. She’s constantly referencing Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which is definitely the way to my heart.
clayphantasia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
bookends_68's review against another edition
5.0
I love Juno Dawson's nonfiction style! It's like a 300 page Twitter thread
riakul's review against another edition
5.0
Some good conversation about gender and how 90% of it is not biological but what society imposes on us. Boys can't play with barbies or should cry. Why not? There's no biological reason for us not to.
Also gives a peek at how confusing and chaotic finding yourself be in a world that is very happy to define us.
Plenty of pop culture references and written with a sense of humour, it's a good read that's also fun!!
Also gives a peek at how confusing and chaotic finding yourself be in a world that is very happy to define us.
Plenty of pop culture references and written with a sense of humour, it's a good read that's also fun!!
aunticles's review against another edition
No reflection on the book, I just moved out of my non-fiction phase and got more interested in novels. Hope to go back to it when I'm more in the mood.