Girls gone skank : the sexualization of girls in American culture / Patrice A. Oppliger.

Author/creator Oppliger, Patrice A.
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, ©2008.
Descriptionix, 258 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Fashion -- Sexuality -- Pornography -- Strippers -- Plastic surgery -- Beauty pageants -- Bad behavior -- Music -- Print -- Radio -- Television -- Film -- The Internet -- Sports -- Fantasy -- Empowerment or exploitation? -- Conclusions.
Abstract "This work argues that instead of advancing women's social and professional empowerment, popular culture trends in the U.S. appear to be backsliding into the blatant sexual exploitation of women at younger and younger ages. The author describes many ways in which young girls are increasingly taught to go to outrageous lengths in seeking male attention"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 237-255) and index.
LCCN 2008005359
ISBN9780786435227 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786435224 (softcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HQ 1229 .O77 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold