Girls and Sex
By Peggy Orenstein
Navigating the Complicated New Landscape. Harper, 2016.
Summary of Girls and Sex book by Peggy Orenstein
An in-depth examination of sex, sexuality, and the pressures high school through college girls face on an almost daily basis; complete with interviews, data-backed research, and expert opinion.
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What do you get from this book? Learn how to help young women cope with the pressures of sex
Society teaches young women that it’s okay to be sexually objectified, leading to low self-esteem and depression
Social media, celebrities, and porn aid in the “hypersexualization” prevalent in today’s culture
Girls are more comfortable giving oral sex than receiving it and consider it a skill to master
Losing your virginity is an awkward but important milestone; abstinence pledges don’t work
The “hookup culture” involves casual sex, provocative clothes, and lots of alcohol
Women are “slut shamed” for having sex and are afraid to report sexual assault because of it
Reports of Rape Have Risen Since the 1980s, Especially Across College Campuses Where Consent Is Not Always Clearly Understood
Lgbtq teens are taunted more than heterosexual teens, sometimes even by their families, leading to depression and suicide
Honest communication is the key to healthy sexual relationships; the dutch are comfortable with sex and it’s reflected in their numbers
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Who should read Girls and Sex book
- Parents of young women
- college students
- teen and preteen girls
- guidance counselors
- sex therapists
- sex educators
About the author of Girls and Sex
Peggy Orenstein
Journalist Peggy Orenstein specializes in issues concerning young women’s sexuality. She is a recurring writer for New York Times Magazine and has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list three times. In 2012, she was named one of the top “40 Women Who Changed the Media Business in the Past 40 Years” by The Columbia Journalism Review.
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