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Mother/Daughter

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Don't Call Us Out of Name: The Untold Lives of Women and Girls in Poor America

Type: BOOK
Author: Dodson, Lisa
( Family/Parenting , General , Mother/Daughter , Parent/Child Relationship , Parenting , Poverty , Social Justice , United States , Women )

Penetrating probe of everyday realities of girls' and womens' lives in poor America. Helps us rethink our societal approaches to strengthening family life in the 21st century.

Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls

Type: DVD
Author: Pipher, Mary
( Family , Family/Parenting , Gender Issues , General , Media/Technology , Modern/Contemporary , Moral Crisis , Mother/Daughter , Upper Elementary , Youth , Youth Minister Issues )

Choose dvd or video. Exclusive, illustrated interview with Mary Pipher, covering the challenges facing today's teens, especially girls, as well as the role of media and popular culture in shaping their identities. Offers concrete ideas for girls and boys, families, teachers and school to help girls free themselves from the toxic influences of today's media-saturated culture. Includes version for classroom group and for home and study guide with resources, exercises and tips.