Raising Feminist Boys

How to Talk with Your Child about Gender, Consent, and Empathy

Author: Bobbi Wegner
ISBN: 9781684036677

“It's difficult to raise feminist boys when they're constantly barraged by misogynistic messages. This timely manual will help parents understand what it takes to model good behavior and set a positive example.” —Booklist (starred review)It's never too early to start talking to boys about gender, consent, and empathy. In a world still steeped in gender inequality and sexual violence, it’s become more and more clear that we can’t just teach girls to protect themselves. We must also teach boys not to do harm. As parents, we all want to raise kind and loving kids who will grow up to be conscientious adults. But when you look closely at our society—especially at the statistics surrounding rape, domestic violence, and sexual assault—it’s clear that something needs to change. It’s time to teach our sons compassion and empathy. It’s time to show them that it’s okay to cry, to laugh, to be angry, to be silly. It’s time to teach them to respect girls, and not just the o

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Publish Date: 2021-06-01

Subjects: Family & Relationships / Parenting / General, Social Science / Women's Studies, Self-Help / Gender & Sexuality, Psychology / Developmental / Child

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: Parenting)