Schoolgirls: Young Women, Self Esteem, and the Confidence Gap (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780385425766)

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR

When Peggy Orenstein's now-classic examination of young girls and self-esteem was first published, it set off a groundswell that continues to this day. Inspired by an American Association of University Women survey that showed a steep decline in confidence as girls reach adolescence, Orenstein set out to explore the obstacles girls face--in school, in the hoime, and in our culture.

For this intimate, girls' eye view of the world, Orenstein spent months observing and interviewing eighth-graders from two ethnically disparate communities, seeking to discover what was causing girls to fall into traditional patterns of self-censorship and self-doubt. By taking us into the lives of real young women who are struggling with eating disorders, sexual harrassment, and declining academic achievement, Orenstein brings the disturbing statistics to life with the skill and flair of an experienced journalist. Uncovering the adolescent roots of issues that remain important to American women throughout their lives, this groundbreaking book challenges us to change the way we raise and educate girls.

Author: Peggy Orenstein
ISBN-10: 0385425767
ISBN-13: 9780385425766
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Language: English
Published: 09/01/1995
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.28w x 0.77d

Review Citation(s):
New York Times 01/21/1996 pg. 32
Publishers Weekly 09/11/1995