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'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.
Are girls taking over the world? It would appear so, based on
magazine covers, news headlines, and popular books touting girls'
academic success. Girls are said to outperform boys in high school
exams, university entrance and graduation rates, and professional
certification. As a result, many in Western society assume that
girls no longer need support. But in spite of the messages of
post-feminism and neoliberal individualism that tell girls they can
have it all, the reality is far more complicated. Smart Girls
investigates how academically successful girls deal with stress,
the "supergirl" drive for perfection, race and class issues, and
the sexism that is still present in schools. Describing girls'
varied everyday experiences, including negotiations of traditional
gender norms, Shauna Pomerantz and Rebecca Raby show how teachers,
administrators, parents, and media commentators can help smart
girls thrive while working toward straight A's and a bright future.
Are girls taking over the world? It would appear so, based on
magazine covers, news headlines, and popular books touting girls'
academic success. Girls are said to outperform boys in high school
exams, university entrance and graduation rates, and professional
certification. As a result, many in Western society assume that
girls no longer need support. But in spite of the messages of
post-feminism and neoliberal individualism that tell girls they can
have it all, the reality is far more complicated. Smart Girls
investigates how academically successful girls deal with stress,
the "supergirl" drive for perfection, race and class issues, and
the sexism that is still present in schools. Describing girls'
varied everyday experiences, including negotiations of traditional
gender norms, Shauna Pomerantz and Rebecca Raby show how teachers,
administrators, parents, and media commentators can help smart
girls thrive while working toward straight As and a bright future.
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