femininity

Investigates what the author calls the "girly-girl" culture, with its emphasis on princesses and the color pink, in an effort to understand whether a focus on beauty and play-sexiness is harmful to growing girls, and argues that parents need to determine their values, set reasonable limits, and encourage dialogue with their daughters in order to soften the influence of consumer culture and materialism.

Chronicles the history of the beauty myth and reveals its newly sophisticated function at home and at work.

Describes stereotypes about girls and women, discusses narrow-minded ideas about how girls should look, and provides guidance on preventing and dealing with sexism and gender discrimination at school and in other settings.

Examines various forms of media from the 1940s until the 1970s and the ways they promoted feminine perfection.

Presents a comprehensive analysis of the present and future life of girls who are excellent academic achievers, leaders in high school, shine in sports, and have high levels of self-esteem, motivation, and confidence.

Fourteen-year-old tomboy Emmaline Cayley is sent away to St. Grimelda's School for Young Ladies in hopes of ridding her of her unladylike ways.

Explores questions such as "Is fierce athletic competition changing women's nature?" with the champions and women who are not professionals but who love sports.