Smart girls : success, school, and the myth of post-feminism
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Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2017].
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Community College of Aurora - CentreTech - BOOKS
LC 1481 .P66 2017
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LC 1481 .P66 2017
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Published
Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2017].
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Book
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1701
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"Are girls taking over the world? It would appear so, based on magazine covers, news headlines, and popular books touting girls' academic success. Girls are said to outperform boys in high school exams, university entrance and graduation rates, and professional certification. As a result, many in Western society assume that girls no longer need support. But in spite of the messages of post-feminism and neoliberal individualism that tell girls they have it all, the reality is far more complicated. Smart Girls investigates how academically successful girls deal with stress, the "Supergirl" drive for perfection, race and class, and the sexism that is still present in schools. Shedding light on girls' varied everyday experiences, strategic negotiations of traditional gender norms, and savoring of success, this book shows how teachers, administrators, parents, and media commentators can help smart girls thrive while they keep their eyes on an A+ and a bright future."--Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Pomerantz, S., Raby, R., & Harris, A. (2017). Smart girls: success, school, and the myth of post-feminism . University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pomerantz, Shauna, Rebecca Raby and Anita Harris. 2017. Smart Girls: Success, School, and the Myth of Post-feminism. University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pomerantz, Shauna, Rebecca Raby and Anita Harris. Smart Girls: Success, School, and the Myth of Post-feminism University of California Press, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Pomerantz, Shauna,, Rebecca Raby, and Anita Harris. Smart Girls: Success, School, and the Myth of Post-feminism University of California Press, 2017.
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