Sugar and Spice: Sexuality and Adolescent GirlsMost studies of adolescence ignore gender, yet growing up is a quite different experience for girls and boys. Girls must deal with contradictory messages about their feminine identity. This book examines how girls address the contradictions of women's conflicting roles. |
Contents
The Structure of Sexual Relations | 27 |
Friendship | 66 |
Love and Marriage | 105 |
Copyright | |
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