The purity myth : how America's obsession with virginity is hurting young women /

"The United States is obsessed with virginity - from the media to schools to government agencies. The Purity Myth is a critique about why this is so, and why it's problematic for girls and women. Analyzing cultural stereotypes and media messages, Jessica Valenti reveals the overt and hidde...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Valenti, Jessica
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley, Calif. : Seal Press, ©2009.
Temas:
Young women > Sexual behavior > United States.
Virginity > Social aspects > United States.
Jeunes femmes > Sexualité > États-Unis.
Virginité > Aspect social > États-Unis.
PSYCHOLOGY > Human Sexuality.
SELF-HELP > Sexual Instruction.
Young women > Sexual behavior
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The cult of virginity
  • Tainted love
  • Forever young
  • The porn connection
  • Classroom chastity
  • Legislating sexuality
  • Public punishments
  • Beyond manliness
  • Sex, morals, and trusting women
  • Post-virgin world.

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