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To The Contrary
Woman Thought Leader: Lisa Selin Davis
Season 29
Episode 43
We speak with Lisa Selin Davis, author of Tomboy: The Surprising History And Future of Girls Who Dare To Be Different. Stemming from experiences her daughter faced at a young age, Davis explores the root of gender stereotypes and conformity. From parental influence to societal views, Tomboy aims to provide a historical as well as a different perspective of what the new normal could be.
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