Reclaiming the Tomboy

Erica Joan Dymond, Jennifer Harrison, Holly Wells

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Reclaiming the Tomboy by Erica Joan Dymond, Jennifer Harrison, and Holly Wells offers a vital exploration of the tomboy's enduring legacy, rebellious spirit, and essential relevance from historical contexts to contemporary society.

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The tomboy figure currently occupies a critical liminal space, poised between the potential for historical obscurity and a vibrant resurgence. Reclaiming the Tomboy: The Body, Identity, and Representation emerges as an unabashed and vigorous celebration of her distinctive rebellious, independent, and pioneering spirit. This comprehensive collection meticulously examines the tomboy's manifestations throughout various historical periods, across artistic representations, and within diverse real-life contexts. It further explores how this identity has evolved and adapted over the centuries, consistently breaking new boundaries in novel ways, from significant societal shifts to the seemingly simple act of a modern selfie. While the book thoughtfully addresses contemporary claims that the tomboy might be considered antiquated or even "problematic" within current discourse, it more robustly provides compelling examples of where she is flourishing and actively benefiting from her tomboy identity. Ultimately, this work definitively underscores the tomboy's enduring legacy and powerfully demonstrates her continued relevance, if not essential presence, in today's world.

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Reclaiming the Tomboy, escrito por Erica Joan Dymond, Jennifer Harrison, Holly Wells y publicado el 11-07-2022, es una obra incluida en nuestro catálogo para la consulta de información y descarga del libro electrónico / ebook en formato epub o pdf.

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