Sliding into: Girlhood and Womanhood

This month, we are SLIDING into different aspects of the lives of women and girls. What does that mean for us? In this editorial, we discuss some of the concepts and our positionality as a team. 

In this case study of Dutch children’s musicians, I research which gender roles we teach young children nowadays. Have we strayed away from the hyperfeminine performer, or is this still the standard in the music industry?

The Peter Rabbit Crochet Toys by Carla Mitrani (AmourFou) was published last year. Who is she? An Argentinian journalist, producer, crochet doll designer and author who brings together children’s literature and yarn through lovely crochet patterns. In this interview, we celebrate her work, explore with her the links between reading and crafting and, of course, her love for Beatrix Potter’s characters.

This article explores how the daughter’s perspective in Abyss shapes ideas of femininity and motherhood. Through the memories of a girl growing up in 1980s Cali, it examines how observing her mother’s struggles influences the daughter’s understanding of gender roles and maternal expectations.