Why people recommend it
Why Gender Matters by Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D. is a parenting and developmental psychology book that explores the biological and neurological differences between boys and girls. On The Megyn Kelly Show, host Megyn Kelly discussed reading the book prior to choosing schools for her children, noting that it underscores the reality and importance of gender differences. Dr. Leonard Sax himself appeared on the program to discuss his broader body of work, mentioning the book alongside his other titles and explaining how boys and girls are affected by distinct developmental factors. Sax elaborated on the evolution of Why Gender Matters, noting that he was asked by his publisher, Penguin Random House, to write a revised edition that expanded significantly on transgender topics to reflect changing social landscapes. Furthermore, Sax emphasized that the book reminds parents of developmental realities, such as girls generally developing faster than boys, and cautioned against inappropriate developmental comparisons between them. Megyn Kelly also touched on the book's title during discussions regarding public discourse and the nature of gender-focused parenting literature.
Who recommended it
- Megyn Kelly Recommended
Megyn Kelly — 3 mentions
“you can't write a book called why gender matters”
“but it was a book that we read prior to making these selections which is called why gender matters”
“but it was a book that we read prior to making these selections which is called why gender matters all of this underscores the fact that gender is real and it does matter”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 3
“So there are different factors affecting boys and girls—that's why I wrote a book called Boys Adrift and a book for girls called Girls on the Edge. I also wrote a book called Why Gender Matters.”
“The first edition of Why Gender Matters had half a paragraph on transgender issues. Then the publisher, Penguin Random House, asked me to write a new edition, which I devoted much time to transgender topics because now it's a thing.”
“In my book, Why Gender Matters, I remind parents that girls develop faster than boys.”