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| A '''tomboy''' is a ] who exhibits ] considered typical of a ],<ref> in the ]</ref><ref name="Bailey">, '']'', '']'', Volume 31, Number 4</ref> including wearing ] clothing and engaging in games and activities that are physical in nature and are considered in many cultures to be "]" or the domain of boys.<ref name="Bailey"/> ''Tomboy'', according to the '']'' (''OED''), "has been connected with connotations of rudeness and impropriety" throughout its use.<ref name=ELHAC/> | |||
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| The ''OED'' dates the first use of the term ''tomboy'' to 1592,<ref name=ELHAC/> but an earlier use is recorded in '']'', which is believed to date from 1553, and was published in 1567. | |||
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| In nineteenth century American culture, the usage of the word "tomboy" came to refer to a specific code of conduct that permitted young girls to exercise, wear "sensible clothing", and to eat a "wholesome diet". Because of the emphasis on a healthier lifestyle, tomboyism quickly grew in popularity during this time period as an alternative to the dominant feminine code of conduct that had limited women's physical movement. In her 1898 book ], feminist writer ] lauds the health benefits of being a tomboy as well the freedom for gender exploration: "not feminine till it is time to be".{{cn}} Tomboyism remained popular through the First and Second World Wars in society, literature, and then film. During the twentieth century, ] and backlash against ] resulted in societal fears about the sexualities of tomboys, and this caused some to question if tomboyism lead to lesbianism.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Abate|first1=Michelle Ann|title=Tomboys: A Literary and Cultural History|date=2008|publisher=Temple University Press|isbn=978-1-59213-722-0}}</ref> | |||
| In a 2007 interview for ], Wadewitz commented that her work on Misplaced Pages is a “public service” that is an integral part of being a scholar. More information about her work in the English Misplaced Pages, her integration of Misplaced Pages into the classroom, and her efforts to to build bridges between Misplaced Pages and the Digital Humanities can be found in ]. With a grant from the from the Wikimedia Inspire Campaign, the organizers of this event will continue Wadewitz’s efforts in increasing three areas: 1) the representation of women in Misplaced Pages, 2) the number of female Misplaced Pages editors in order to address gender disparity, and 3) overall academic interest in Misplaced Pages. | |||
| Gender scholar ] states that while the defying of gender roles is often tolerated in young girls, ] girls who display masculine traits are often repressed or punished.<ref>]: ''Female Masculinity'', Durham: Duke University Press, 1998.</ref> However, the ubiquity of traditionally female clothing, such as dresses, blouses and skirts, has declined among the ] where it is generally no longer considered a male trait if such clothing is not worn by girls and women. An increase in the popularity of women's sporting events (see ]) and other activities that were traditionally male-dominated has broadened tolerance and lessened the impact of ''tomboy'' as a ] term.<ref name="Bailey"/> Instead, as sociologist ] suggested some "adult women tell with a hint of pride as if to suggest: I was (and am) independent and active; I held (and hold) my own with boys and men and have earned their respect and friendship; I resisted (and continue to resist) gender stereotypes."<ref>{{Cite book|title = Gender play: boys and girls in school|last = Thorne|first = Barrie|publisher = Rutgers University Press|year = 1993|isbn = 0-8135-1923-3|location = |pages = 114}}</ref> | |||
| This five hour Edit-a-thon will occur on on November 4, 2015, between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST. The Aphra Behn Society welcomes all Wikipedians to participate in this event, and encourages interested parties to sign their usernames on the event page ]. For those new to Misplaced Pages editing, the organizers have supplied a list of helpful links about editing and will provide live online support through social media on the day of the event. It is the hope of the Aphra Behn Society that participation in the Edit-a-thon will further Wadewitz’s goals of feminist activism on Misplaced Pages during the event and in the months to follow. | |||
| Throughout history, there has been a perceived correlation between tomboyishness and ]ism.<ref name=ELHAC>{{cite book|last=Brown|first=Jayne Relaford|title=Encyclopedia of Lesbian Histories and Cultures|year=1999|publisher=Routledge|isbn=0815319207|pages=771–772|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=0EUoCrFolGcC|editor=B. Zimmerman|accessdate=21 August 2012|chapter=Tomboy|quote=The word also has a history of sexual, even lesbian, connotations. The connection between tomboyism and lesbianism continued, in a more positive way, as a frequent theme in twentieth-century lesbian literature and nonfiction coming out stories.}}</ref><ref name=Halberstam>{{cite book|last=Halberstam|first=Judith|title=Female Masculinity|year=1998|publisher=Duke University Press|isbn=0822322439|pages=193–196|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=UYAi9OEYRekC|quote=Hollywood film offers us a vision of the adult tomboy as the predatory butch dyke: in this particular category, we find some of the best and worst of Hollywood stereotyping.}}</ref> For instance, Hollywood films would stereotype the adult tomboy as a "predatory butch ]".<ref name=Halberstam/> Lynne Yamaguchi and Karen Barber, editors of ''Tomboys!'', argue that "tomboyhood is much more than a phase for many lesbians," it "seems to remain a part of the foundation of who we are as adults".<ref name=ELHAC/><ref>{{cite book|title=Tomboys! Tales of Dyke Derring-Do|year=1995|publisher=Alysson|location=Los Angeles|editor=Yamaguchi, Lynne and Karen Barber}}</ref> Many contributors to ''Tomboys!'' linked their self-identification as tomboys and lesbians to both labels positioning them outside "cultural and gender boundaries".<ref name=ELHAC/> However, while some tomboys later reveal a lesbian identity in their adolescent or adult years, behavior typical of boys but displayed by girls is not an indicator of one's ].<ref>{{cite journal|author=Gabriel Phillips and Ray Over|title=Differences between heterosexual, bisexual, and lesbian women in recalled childhood experiences|journal=]|year=1995|volume=24|issue=1|pages=1–20|doi=10.1007/BF01541985|accessdate=21 August 2012}}</ref> | |||
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| There have been few studies of the causality of women's behavior and interests, when they do not match the female gender role. One report from the ''Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children'' suggests that preschool girls engaging in "masculine-typical" gender-role behavior, such as playing with toys typically preferred by boys, is influenced by genetic and prenatal factors.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Hines|first=Melissa|author2=Golombok, Susan; Rust, John; Johnston, Katie J.; Golding, Jean; Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children Study Team|title=Testosterone during Pregnancy and Gender Role Behavior of Preschool Children: A Longitudinal, Population Study|journal=Child Development|date=1 November 2002|volume=73|issue=6|pages=1678–1687|doi=10.1111/1467-8624.00498|url=http://www.jstor.org/stable/3696409}}</ref> Tomboys have also been noted to demonstrate a stronger interest in science and technology.<ref name="Bailey"/> | |||
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| {{main|List of tomboys in fiction}} | |||
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Dear Signpost,
I read in the description that it is possible to use Signpost to advertise events that are occurring, and I hope you will consider posting this information about an Edit-a-thon occurring on November 4, 2015:
In remembrance of Adrianne Wadewitz, the Aphra Behn Society is organizing a five hour Misplaced Pages Edit-a-thon. The Edit-a-thon is a pre-conference event for the Aphra Behn Society Conference 2015, but anyone interested in Misplaced Pages editing is encouraged to participate. From 2011-2012, Wadewitz worked with the journal ABO: Interactive Journal for Women in the Arts, 1640-1830, which is an open access, scholarly journal created by the Aphra Behn Society.
In a 2007 interview for Misplaced Pages:WikipediaWeekly/Episode35, Wadewitz commented that her work on Misplaced Pages is a “public service” that is an integral part of being a scholar. More information about her work in the English Misplaced Pages, her integration of Misplaced Pages into the classroom, and her efforts to to build bridges between Misplaced Pages and the Digital Humanities can be found in Misplaced Pages:Misplaced Pages Signpost/2014-04-09/Special report. With a grant from the Wikimedia Project and Event Grants (PEG) from the Wikimedia Inspire Campaign, the organizers of this event will continue Wadewitz’s efforts in increasing three areas: 1) the representation of women in Misplaced Pages, 2) the number of female Misplaced Pages editors in order to address gender disparity, and 3) overall academic interest in Misplaced Pages.
This five hour Edit-a-thon will occur on on November 4, 2015, between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST. The Aphra Behn Society welcomes all Wikipedians to participate in this event, and encourages interested parties to sign their usernames on the event page Misplaced Pages:Meetup/Aphra Behn Society Editathon. For those new to Misplaced Pages editing, the organizers have supplied a list of helpful links about editing and will provide live online support through social media on the day of the event. It is the hope of the Aphra Behn Society that participation in the Edit-a-thon will further Wadewitz’s goals of feminist activism on Misplaced Pages during the event and in the months to follow.
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