Tomboy interrogates the history of cultural expectations and gender norms for girls & women, especially in the interplay between lifestyle, aesthetic, play and self-identity.
Appearing first in the 1590s, the term “tomboy” was defined as a “wild, romping girl, who acts like a spirited boy;” or “strumpet, bold and immodest woman.”
This exhibition interrogates the history of cultural expectations and gender norms for girls & women, especially in the interplay between lifestyle, aesthetic, play and self-identity. It looks at historical shifts in definitions of femininity and gender to understand how tomboys have challenged cultural norms to have a dynamic influence on
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Free Admission
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
- Jun 25, 2022 at 08:30 am (Sat)
- Jun 27, 2022 at 08:30 am (Mon)
- Jun 28, 2022 at 08:30 am (Tue)
- Jun 29, 2022 at 08:30 am (Wed)
- Jun 30, 2022 at 10:00 am (Thu)
Additional time info:
The exhibition is free and open to all during Library’s open hours.
LOCATION
150 Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903