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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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Valenti, Jessica
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berkeley, Calif. : Seal Press, ©2009.
Subjects:
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
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 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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