If adolescent girls agree on one thing, it’s that adults don't get what's going on in their lives. Friendship drama, self-image, grades, dating, fear of failure—these pressures impose limits. So what can you do? How can you ensure each and every girl lives up to her potential? Be the adult who does understand, says Dr. Lisa Hinkelman. In Girls Without Limits, you'll gain new insight on how to Understand the unique challenges girls face when dealing with social pressure, body image, boy trouble, academics, and career choices Help girls develop skills and competencies to deal with these challenges Empower girls to confront negative societal expectations and make healthy, positive decisions Combining relevant research with revealing real-life stories and action strategies, Girls Without Limits will help you become a positive force in girls' lives in any capacity: as a teacher, counselor, advisor, or parent. INDICE: 1. What's Really Going on For Girls and How Can We Help Them?2. Girly Girls: Pretty, Pink, Skinny, and Sexy3. Drama! Mean Girls and Real Housewives4. Boys, Dating, and Danger5. Looking Out for the Girls: Identifying and Preventing Sexual Violence6. Smart Girls and Dumb Blondes7. Lady Doctors and Male Nurses: Expanding Girls’ Career Aspirations8. Girls’ Leadership in a Boy’s World9. What Girls Want10. What Girls NeedReferencesIndex
- ISBN: 978-1-4522-4121-0
- Editorial: Corwin
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 10/04/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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