body image in adolescence

Suggests ways for girls to develop self-esteem and become assertive in the face of pressures from advertisers, family, and peers to have a "perfect" body.

Examines the essential inner attributes of beauty; discusses issues of health, fitness and nutrition; shows how to select flattering clothes and accessories; and offers advice on skin care, hair, and make-up.

Discusses body image and beauty standards in the United States and around the world and how media and the marketing industry influence the standards and how teenagers see and feel about themselves.

A collection of true-life stories of embarrassment, pride, disgust, acceptance, and other personal issues young girls encounter as they are growing up.

Twelve-year-old Lacey Underhill has always hated her over-developed chest, which has made her the target of school bullies and jealous friends, but when an older boy starts showing interest in her, Lacey decides there are some benefits to looking older.

Discusses body image, presents facts about all the body parts along with comments from real girls about their own, and profiles more than twenty looks, such as the "Diva" and the "Power Jock." Also includes an annotated resource guide.

Shares the true-to-life stories of teen and preteen girls who are struggling to understand the mixed messages they get from the media, peers, and society about body image and behavior, each with comments and advice from psychologist Dr. Vicki Panaccione.

Addresses a variety of issues Asian American teenage girls and young women face in the early twenty-first century; and includes comments by women from across the United States.

Discusses the problems with body image, the reasons why some people have a poor body image, and how self-perception and self-acceptance are affected by society.

Discusses how young people feel about the way they look, the impact of society and advertisers on an individual's body image, problems with poor self-esteem, and maintaining a healthy body image.