'Girl Power' - Girls Reinventing Girlhood (Paperback, New edition)

'Girl Power': Girls Reinventing Girlhood examines the identity practices of girls who have grown up in the context of 'girl power' culture. The book asks whether - and which - girls have benefited from this feminist-inspired movement. Can girls truly become anything they want, as suggested by those who claim that the traditional mandate of femininity - compliance to male interests - is a thing of the past? To address such questions, the authors distinguish between 'girlhood' as a cultural ideal, and girls as the embodied agents through which girlhood becomes a social accomplishment. The book identifies significant issues for parents and teachers of girls, and offers suggestions for 'critical social literacy' as a classroom practice that recognizes the ways popular culture mediates young people's understanding of gender. 'Girl Power' will be of interest to researchers of contemporary gender identities, as well as educational professionals and adult girl advocates. It is relevant for students in gender studies and teacher-education courses, as well as graduate student researchers.

General

Imprint:	Peter Lang Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Mediated Youth, 4
Release date:	February 2009
First published:	2009
Authors:	Dawn H. Currie • Deirdre M Kelly • Shauna Pomerantz
Dimensions:	230 x 160 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	284
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8204-8877-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Philosophy of education Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Careers guidance > Industrial or vocational training Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Family & relationships > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Secondary schools > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of specific groups > Teaching of those with special educational needs > Teaching of physically disabled persons
LSN:	0-8204-8877-1
Barcode:	9780820488776

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