The purity myth, how America's obsession with virginity is hurting young women, Jessica Valenti
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The purity myth, how America's obsession with virginity is hurting young women, Jessica Valenti
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-238) and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The purity myth
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
259754338
Responsibility statement
Jessica Valenti
Review
"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 hidden ways our society links a young woman's worth to her sexuality rather than to values like honesty, kindness, and altruism."--BOOK JACKET
Sub title
how America's obsession with virginity is hurting young women
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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