This rich collection of academic essays comes from a leading and diverse group of early childhood scholars from around the United States and Europe. Perspectives on Gender in Early Childhood addresses important topics such as:
- Gender stereotypes acquired in early childhood
- Effects that stereotyping has on young children
- The history of gender and early childhood education
- Gender portrayal in children's books
- Gender roles and healthy sexuality development
- Gender considerations in setting up interest areas in preschool