Becoming Sexual: A Critical Appraisal of the Sexualization of Girls
R. Danielle Egan
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Becoming Sexual: A Critical Appraisal of the Sexualization of Girls
Published
Apr 15, 2013
Publisher
Polity
Pages
200
ISBN-13
9780745650722
ISBN-10
0745650724
Description
Analysing potent cultural and historical assumptions, and subjecting them to measured investigation, R. Danielle Egan illuminates the implications of dominant thinking on sexualization. She argues that, ultimately, the popular literature on sexualization is more reflective of adult disquiet than it is about the lives and practices of girls. "The sexualization of girls has captured the attention of the media, advocacy groups and politicians in recent years. This prolific discourse sets alarm bells ringing: sexualization is said to lead to depression, promiscuity and compassion deficit disorder, and rob young girls of their childhood. However, measuring such claims against a wide range of data sources reveals a far more complicated picture. Becoming Sexual begins with a simple question: why does this discourse feel so natural? Analyzing potent cultural and historical assumptions, and subjecting them to measured investigation, R. Danielle Egan illuminates the implications of dominant thinking on sexualization. The sexualized girl functions as a metaphor for cultural decay and as a common enemy through which adult rage, discontent and anxiety regarding class, gender, sexuality, race and the future can be expressed. Egan argues that, ultimately, the popular literature on sexualization is more reflective of adult disquiet than it is about the lives and practices of girls." -- Publisher's description.
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Who is the author of Becoming Sexual: A Critical Appraisal of the Sexualization of Girls?
Becoming Sexual: A Critical Appraisal of the Sexualization of Girls was written by R. Danielle Egan.
When was Becoming Sexual: A Critical Appraisal of the Sexualization of Girls published?
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