| Category |
(7) sexuality (4) bullying and harassment |
| Title |
(38) Boys’ Stuff: Boys Talking About What Matters |
| Author |
Martino, Wayne and Pallotta-Chiarolli, Maria |
| Details |
NSW : Allen&Unwin, 2001
ISBN 1 86508 555 3 |
| Description |
A resource book for both teachers and students that includes the voices, art, photos and interview excerpts of over 150 Australian boys and young men exploring issues such as masculinity, risk-taking, health, sex, friendship and relationships, racism, homophobia, disabilities, bullying and harassment, school, families, sport. |
| Target market |
Primary teachers, secondary teachers, students |
| Purpose and/or Outcomes |
To give boys the opportunity to tell their own stories about themselves. It’s an honest approach to the lives of boy’s and will make the reader think about their own life, feelings and where they stand. |
| Possible Applications |
The book contains questions and other discussion-starters with which teachers could use to initiate and facilitate class activities. It could also be used as a classroom personal development text for boys. |
| Additional information |
Unwin & Allen has teacher’s notes for this book on their website which can be found at http://www.allenunwin.com.au/teaching/trboysstuff.asp. |
| Key Words |
Teenage boys – attitudes. Sex differences |