Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books.
Loading... GIRLS GONE SKANK: The Sexualization of Girls in American Cultureby Patrice A. Oppliger
None Loading...
Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. I think this is a great book for people interested in Women’s Studies and Girls’ Studies; the issues discussed pertain to both women and girls. The book addresses everything from a clothing line meant to make children look like pimps to the degradation of women in strip clubs and pornography. I thought that the author did a good job of explaining how the issues women face reflect on the younger generation of girls. She cites tons of examples of how “skanky” behavior and dress has become a norm in our society and the implications for young girls can be harmful. This book would be a great read for anyone studying the way women are viewed and portrayed in American culture. ( ) no reviews | add a review
"This work argues that instead of advancing women's social and professional empowerment, popular culture trends in the U.S. appear to be backsliding into the blatant sexual exploitation of women at younger and younger ages. The author describes many ways in which young girls are increasingly taught to go to outrageous lengths in seeking male attention"--Provided by publisher. No library descriptions found. |
Current DiscussionsNone
Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)306.4Social sciences Social Sciences; Sociology and anthropology Culture and Institutions Specific aspects of cultureLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |