Description
Discover the intriguing world of 'Doll' from the renowned Object Lessons series. This captivating trade paperback, published in 2023 by Bloomsbury, explores the hidden lives of dolls and their significant role in shaping feminine identity. Written through a lens that intertwines history and culture, 'Doll' unravels how these ordinary objects serve as powerful tools for instruction and aspiration among young girls. From the traditional Japanese Hinamatsuri festivals to contemporary American Girl Dolls and the digital age of bitmoji, this book provides a profound analysis of dolls as both symbols of societal ideals and agents of patriarchal norms.
Each page delves into the complex relationship between dolls, gender roles, and our collective consciousness, revealing how they influence our understanding of femininity, agency, and self-image. This beautifully designed paperback not only caters to collectors and readers of feminist literature but also serves as an essential resource for educators and parents.
Perfect for those seeking insight into gender studies and cultural artifacts, 'Doll' is more than just a book; it’s a journey through the societal pressures and expectations placed upon women throughout history. Don't miss your chance to own this essential piece.
**Delivery Information:** Enjoy prompt shipping with safe and reliable delivery. Your order will be processed quickly, ensuring you receive your copy of 'Doll' without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781501380860
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.
The haunted doll has long been a trope in horror movies, but like many fears, there is some truth at its heart. Dolls are possessed by our aspirations. They're commonly used as a tool to teach mothering to young girls, but more often they are avatars of the idealized feminine self. (The word "doll" even acts as shorthand for a desirable woman.) They instruct girls what to strive for in society, reinforcing dominant patriarchal, heteronormative, white views around class, bodies, history, and celebrity, in insidious ways. Girls' dolls occupy the opposite space of boys' action figures, which represent masculinity, authority, warfare, and conflict. By analyzing dolls from 17th century Japanese Hinamatsuri festivals, to the '80s American Girl Dolls, and even to today's bitmoji, "Doll" reveals how the objects society encourages us to play with as girls shape the women we become.
Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.
Each page delves into the complex relationship between dolls, gender roles, and our collective consciousness, revealing how they influence our understanding of femininity, agency, and self-image. This beautifully designed paperback not only caters to collectors and readers of feminist literature but also serves as an essential resource for educators and parents.
Perfect for those seeking insight into gender studies and cultural artifacts, 'Doll' is more than just a book; it’s a journey through the societal pressures and expectations placed upon women throughout history. Don't miss your chance to own this essential piece.
**Delivery Information:** Enjoy prompt shipping with safe and reliable delivery. Your order will be processed quickly, ensuring you receive your copy of 'Doll' without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781501380860
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.
The haunted doll has long been a trope in horror movies, but like many fears, there is some truth at its heart. Dolls are possessed by our aspirations. They're commonly used as a tool to teach mothering to young girls, but more often they are avatars of the idealized feminine self. (The word "doll" even acts as shorthand for a desirable woman.) They instruct girls what to strive for in society, reinforcing dominant patriarchal, heteronormative, white views around class, bodies, history, and celebrity, in insidious ways. Girls' dolls occupy the opposite space of boys' action figures, which represent masculinity, authority, warfare, and conflict. By analyzing dolls from 17th century Japanese Hinamatsuri festivals, to the '80s American Girl Dolls, and even to today's bitmoji, "Doll" reveals how the objects society encourages us to play with as girls shape the women we become.
Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.