sex role

In China in the mid-seventeenth century, twelve-year-old Hok, disguised as a boy for most of her life, must now assume her proper identity as a girl and try to save her brothers' lives by entering the notorious Jinan City Fight Club.

Princess Gusty Ox, a tomboyish girl given to wrestling crocodiles, experiences a crisis of self-confidence when the magic mirror tells her she is not a proper princess.

A young boy tries to cope with the difficulties of developing his skills as a dancer and at the same time maintain his identity as an athlete.

An antique doll helps a young girl whose mother has carefully protected her from traditional sex roles achieve self-assurance and personal definition.

Charlie Small uses his journal to recount the adventures he had while serving aboard the Jolly Roger with a group of ruthless pirates.

Ten-year-old Moki, a Cheyenne girl, wants to have the adventures the boys in her tribe have.

Spanky and the gang are horrified when Alfalfa breaks the He-Man Woman Haters Club rules by falling for a girl named Darla.

Alanna continues to create her own life as a female warrior when she and new companions journey to the Roof of the World seeking the powerful Dominion Jewel, perhaps the last hope of saving her country from dissension and hostile magic.

Describes stereotypes about boys and men, explains that it is okay for boys to look or act in ways or be interested in things that do not fit the stereotype of masculinity, and provides guidance on preventing and dealing with sexism and gender discrimination at school and in other settings.

Describes stereotypes about girls and women, discusses narrow-minded ideas about how girls should look, and provides guidance on preventing and dealing with sexism and gender discrimination at school and in other settings.