{"product_id":"the-equal-classroom-life-changing-thinking-about-gender-paperback","title":"The Equal Classroom: Life-Changing Thinking about Gender - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLucy Rycroft-Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eGraham Andre\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow much thinking have you done about gender? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it feel like to be gay, trans or non-binary at school?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow unbiased, safe and inclusive are our teachers, our schools and our systems, and what can we do about it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe time is ripe for a re-think, and the issues are pressing. Our pupils are grappling with challenges around gender and sexuality, and they need our well-informed support. Providing evidence, prompts and the space to explore the implications, restrictions and constructs of gender, this book is here to help every teacher reflect on issues around gender roles and expectations in their class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this challenging and potent book, experts, academics and campaigners join forces to contribute important perspectives to complement Rycroft-Smith's own accessible and often provocative explanations of many facets of gender and sexuality, including media, literature, toys, clothing, sexism, expectations, sexuality, gender roles, harassment and consent. Humour and anecdotes are thoughtfully intertwined with fascinating insights into biological and cultural perspectives and societal norms, highlighting why it's so vital to teach pupils about gender issues, as well as modelling consent, good quality relationships and tolerance to children at all ages and stages of their school career. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding clear, practical policy recommendations in an accessible and engaging way, \u003ci\u003eThe Equal Classroom \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential read for any teacher or education professional who wants to ensure their school is a place where all pupils feel truly welcome and able to flourish, comfortable and safe in their emerging identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLucy Rycroft-Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e is an education researcher and writer working at Cambridge University. Lucy is co-editor of \u003ci\u003eFlip the System UK: A Teachers' Manifesto\u003c\/i\u003e (Routledge, 2017).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraham Andre is a primary school teacher and was involved with the BBC2 BAFTA nominated documentary \u003cem\u003eNo More Boys and Girls: Can Our Kids Go Gender Free?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 29, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42738371592255,"sku":"9781138491021","price":62.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/0ec002339c508f6d2d43dff71929027a.webp?v=1765153089","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-equal-classroom-life-changing-thinking-about-gender-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}