Publication

2014 - , Illinois

Language

English

Word Count

59,750 words, Guess

Page Count

239 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9781613745526
  • Open LibraryOL26919606M

Classifications

  • DDC305.23082
  • LCCHQ777 .W374 2014
  • LCCHQ777.W374 2014

Description

"Containing practical, specific parenting advice; strategies for effecting change with educators, store managers, corporations, and more; and tips for challenging and changing the media, this essential guide gives parents the tools they need to fight back against the modern stereotyping and sexualization of young girls. Activist Melissa Wardy shares tangible advice for getting young girls to start thinking critically about sexed-up toys and clothes while also talking to girls about body image issues. She provides tips for creating a home full of diverse, inspiring toys and media free of gender stereotypes, using consumer power to fight companies that make such major missteps, and taking the reins to limit, challenge, and change the harmful media and products bombarding girls. Redefining Girly provides specific parenting strategies, templates, and sample conversations and includes letters from some of the leading experts in education, psychology, child development, and girls' advocacy"-- "This essential guide gives parents the tools they need to fight back against the modern stereotyping and sexualization of young girls"--

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Redefining girly: how parents can fight the stereotyping and sexualizing of girlhood, from birth to tween2014-01-01

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