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The stereotypical adolescent girl is often portrayed by the media, at best, as uncertain and overly concerned with her appearance and, at wo rst, as a victim of eating disorders, declining self-esteem, and risky sexual behavior. These stereotypes fail to capture the richness and d iversity of adolescent girls' experiences. Going beyond these superfic ial media depictions, this volume pres... More

The stereotypical adolescent girl is often portrayed by the media, at best, as uncertain and overly concerned with her appearance and, at wo rst, as a victim of eating disorders, declining self-esteem, and risky sexual behavior. These stereotypes fail to capture the richness and d iversity of adolescent girls' experiences. Going beyond these superfic ial media depictions, this volume presents a more balanced view of tee nage girls that emphasizes their strengths as well as the challenges t hey must meet. The contributing authors explore topics at the heart of adolescence, including gender-role prescriptions, body image concerns , relationships with family and peers, sexual decision-making, experie nces at school and in the community, and health and safety concerns. T his ground-breaking volume is essential reading for a wide audience of professionals interested in this critical period of development and g rowth in young women's lives.

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