Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture
Description
In this incisive exploration, Peggy Orenstein investigates the pervasive and often troubling rise of "girlie-girl" culture, examining how the relentless emphasis on appearance and hyper-femininity is shaping young girls from infancy. Through vivid reporting from places like Disneyland and American Girl Place, Orenstein uncovers the complex forces driving this trend, from commercial interests to a distorted notion of female empowerment. She confronts the potential dangers, including premature sexualization and increased risks of depression and narcissism, while ultimately offering parents strategies to navigate and counteract these influences. This timely work serves as a critical examination of contemporary girlhood and a guide for fostering genuine self-worth in daughters.
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paperback
Harper Paperbacks
Published Jan 31, 2012
ISBN: 9780061711534
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First Published
2012
Language
eng
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