The Lolita Effect: The Media Sexualization of Young Girls and What We Can Do About It
by M. Gigi Durham
Book Summary Information
Author: M. Gigi DurhamEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05-01
ISBN: 1590200632
Number of pages: 286
Publisher: Overlook Hardcover
Product features:
- ISBN13: 9781590200636
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Book Reviews of The Lolita Effect: The Media Sexualization of Young Girls and What We Can Do About It
Book Review: Stereotypes and children
Summary: 4 Stars
This book discusses the way even very young girls are sexualised by the media and by society and the ways parents and teachers can combat the pernicious effect these unhealthy stereotypes can have on children. It looks at the clothes which are marketed to appeal to children even though they would be more appropriate to sex workers and it looks at the effects Barbie and Bratz dolls can have on girls by making them think there is only one way to look attractive and appeal to boys. The author dissects popular magazines for both young girls and teenagers and shows how they convince girls that their only aim in life should be to please boys and dress in a certain way.
It is an excellent introduction to the subject and will be of interest to those who have noticed the trends in the media and in their own children. It will be of particular interest to parents as it provides examples of questions to ask children about the magazines they read and ways to get them talking and criticising the stereotypes they see all the time. There are lists of resources at the end of the book - both online and in the form of books and articles to read. There are comprehensive notes on each chapter which also provide leads to other material.
While this is an American book it is still relevant to life in the UK. It is easy to read, well balanced and thought provoking. I recommend it to the general reader as well a parent concerned about the way their children are dressing and behaving.
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