self-perception in women

"A feminist manifesto that denounces the discrimination against and unfairness felt by women from childhood to adulthood . . . [Illustrated] with images of girls with varied body types and personalities, [this book] invites teenagers to question thesexism that surrounds us, in ways that are obvious and hidden, simple and complex"--OCLC.

Provides young women with advice on self-improvement in many aspects of their lives.

This resource highlights the propaganda and stereotypes faced by girls almost as soon as they are born.

A collection of self-portraits by women artists which explores the history and function of the self-portrait.

Explores the meaning of love for women in modern American society, discussing the place of love in a woman's life and explaining how women's views of love were changed by the feminist movement.

Discusses, from a feminist viewpoint, how cosmetic surgery is both a way in which women are victimized and a means through which women take power to meet their own needs.

Examines the direct link between images of women in popular culture and the increasing number of women resorting to cosmetic surgery and the often deadly conditions of bulimia and anorexia.

An exploration of issues faced by young women in the twenty-first century that focuses on stereotypes, discussing gender, weight, body image, self-esteem, balance of home and work, aging, and other related topics, and providing guidance on dealing with challenges.

Contains photographs with brief, inspirational text, designed to present a new philosophy of life for girls entering womanhood in the twenty-first century.