mass media and girls

"Fanfic, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPGs and MMOs and more - it's never been a better time to be a girl geek. The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy is the ultimate handbook for ladies living the nerdy life, a fun and feminist take on the often male-dominated world of geekdom. With delightful illustrations and an unabashed love for all the in(ternet)s and outs of geek culture, this book is packed with tips, playthroughs, and cheat codes, including how to make nerdy friends, rock awesome cosplay, write fanfic with feels, defeat Internet trolls, and attend your first con. Plus, insightful interviews with fangirl faves, like Jane Espenson, Erin Morgenstern, Kate Beaton, Ashley Eckstein, Laura Vandervoort, Beth Revis, Kate Leth, and many others"--Adapted from distributor's description.

Examines five myths presented in advertising and mass media trends and how they effect young girls and boy's understandings of sex and sexuality, including the idea that there is only one kind of sexy, and that sexual violence can be "hot.".

Examines five myths presented in advertising and mass media trends and how they effect young girls and boy's understandings of sex and sexuality, including the idea that there is only one kind of sexy, and that sexual violence can be "hot.".

Argues that instead of advancing women's social and professional empowerment, popular culture trends in the United States appear to be backsliding into the blatant sexual exploitation of women at younger and younger ages and describes many ways in which young girls are increasingly taught to go to outrageous lengths in seeking male attention.