The book has been described as a call to arms and highlights the increased levels of sexism and violence that affect young females. She was a rockefeller scholar, and received the american psychological associations presidential citation. This is the second time i am purchasing this book for myself. Reviving ophelia, cultural touchstone on teen girls, updates after 25 years the new edition is in some ways like the retelling of a familiar tale for.
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