Gender Replay: On Kids, Schools, and Feminism

Gender Replay is a collection of essays by leading scholars on youth, exploring new dimensions of schooling, the sociology of gender, social media, and feminist theory. It builds on Barrie Thornes classic book Gender Play, applying her teachings to a transformed world and new configurations of childhood.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 11 July 2023
Publisher: New York University Press

Gender Play, a groundbreaking book by Barrie Thornes, delved into the intricate social worlds of primary school children, igniting a transformative shift in our understanding of how children and the adults in their lives negotiate and reinforce gender boundaries. Three decades later, Gender Replay emerges as a celebratory and introspective exploration of this seminal work, extending Thornes scholarship to a new generation. In this captivating new volume, Freeden Blume Oeur and C. J. Pascoe have assembled a distinguished group of scholars from diverse disciplines, including sociology, childhood studies, education, gender studies, and communication studies. Together, these scholars engage in a profound reflection on contemporary issues that were not addressed in Thornes original text, unveiling fresh dimensions of schooling, the sociology of gender, social media, and feminist theory. Spanning fourteen essays, the authors delve into a range of topics, including youth resistance during the Trump era, the intersection of girls and technology, the transformative power of play in challenging oppressive racial regimes, youth activism against climate change, the significance of treating children as active social agents, and mentoring as a form of feminist praxis. Gender Replay serves as a continuation of Thornes profound insights, applying her teachings to a transformed world and emerging configurations of childhood. This book is a testament to the enduring impact of Thornes work and a valuable resource for scholars, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of gender and childhood.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781479813360