Constructing girlhood
Penny Tinkler
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Constructing girlhood
Published
2013
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Pages
209
ISBN-13
9781315041179
Description
This book explores the contribution of magazines to the social construction of female adolescence during a historical period of rapid change, and locates the role of magazines in the lives of girls at this time. In addressing this theme, the book examines the changing social, economic, political and cultural conditions which shaped, and continue to influence, the experience of girlhood. The author discusses key concepts such as adolescence and 'girlhood', and engages with theories concerning the interpretation of gender relations, cultural production, meaning and reading. The chapters use life-course events and transitions such as schooling, work, entrance into sexual relationships, marriage and motherhood as their main themes. In exploring these themes, the author considers the importance attached to age and social class for the form and content of the magazines. The book also unravels the negotiation of key factors which contributed to decisions about what were legitimate concerns for different groups of girls, for example, publisher's objectives and culture; reader interests; and ideologies of femininity. Such concerns remain a feature of media issues today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Constructing girlhood?
This edition of Constructing girlhood has approximately 209 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Constructing girlhood?
For most readers, Constructing girlhood typically takes between 4h 21m and 2h 54m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 29m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 52,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Constructing girlhood?
The estimated word count for Constructing girlhood is approximately 52,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Constructing girlhood?
Constructing girlhood was written by Penny Tinkler.
When was Constructing girlhood published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.