Brown University recently issued the following announcement.
Appearing first in the 1590s, the term “tomboy” was defined as a “wild, romping girl, who acts like a spirited boy;” or “strumpet, bold and immodest woman.”
This exhibition interrogates the history of cultural expectations and gender norms for girls and women, especially in the interplay between lifestyle, aesthetic, play and self-identity. It looks at historical shifts in definitions of femininity and gender to understand how tomboys have challenged cultural norms to have a dynamic influence on fashion, literature, sports and popular culture.
This exhibit is produced in partnership with the Providence Public Library, and is being held at their downtown location at 150 Empire Street.
Exhibit hours from April 1 through June 30:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursdays and Fridays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Free and open to the public.
Providence Public Library is largely compliant with ADA accessibility guidelines.
Original source can be found here.
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