Summaries of books by Peggy Orenstein:
Girls & Sex
Navigating the Complicated New Landscape
Peggy Orenstein
The book explores the challenges and realities young women face regarding sexuality in modern society, including topics like consent, pleasure, and the influence of pornography. It combines personal anecdotes, interviews, and research to provide insight into the sexual pressures and contradictions that affect the lives of contemporary girls and young women.
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Boys & Sex
Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity
Peggy Orenstein
The book delves into the intimate lives, thoughts, and experiences of young men as they navigate sexual relationships, grappling with issues like consent, pornography, and societal expectations of masculinity. It provides a candid exploration of how these young men understand and express their sexuality in the context of modern cultural pressures and changing gender dynamics.
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Cinderella Ate My Daughter
Dispatches from the Front Lines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture
Peggy Orenstein
The book explores the impact of the modern princess culture and the rise of the "girlie-girl" phenomenon on young girls, examining how the pervasive marketing of femininity and beauty shapes their identities and self-esteem. It delves into the consequences of this cultural trend, including early sexualization, body image issues, and the pressure to conform to limiting gender stereotypes.
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