Gender Queer
by Maia Kobabe
Censorship Status
Banned in Various US schools
Reason: LGBTQ+ themes, gender identity, sexual content
A memoir about gender identity and sexual orientation.
Why Gender Queer Was Banned
Censorship Concerns
This book was banned for challenging established norms and authority.
Specifically, Gender Queer was targeted for: LGBTQ+ themes, gender identity, sexual content. The book's themes and content were deemed threatening to the social, political, or religious order in Various US schools.
Why Read Gender Queer Today?
- ✓ Historical Significance: Understand why this book was considered dangerous enough to ban.
- ✓ Intellectual Freedom: Support the right to read diverse perspectives and challenging ideas.
- ✓ Critical Thinking: Engage with ideas that authorities didn't want people to consider.
- ✓ Cultural Understanding: Gain insight into the fears and concerns of different societies and eras.
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