About the book
Behind the façade of perfect selfies, the mental health of teenage girls is crumbling. They spend hours a day on social media, where rigid sex stereotypes and victimhood culture reign. Many struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, and exposure to violent porn. Non-conforming girls - particularly lesbians - and girls with autism or ADHD are pressured to identify as boys. Girls are coerced to conform to the familial, cultural, religious and political norms and ideologies they grow up with. But there is hope. This book tells the stories of young rebels fighting stereotypes and cultural misogyny to forge their own path. Fifty contributors from countries including The Netherlands, Spain, USA, United Kingdom, Taiwan, China, Afghanistan and Australia pose questions rarely discussed about what it means to be a girl today. Rebel Girls includes stories and photographs of young women themselves who explain how they are navigating the complex challenges faced by girls. The future for girls is crucial for the future of everyone. This uplifting collection demonstrates how the next generation is continuing the feminist fight to expose misogyny and find autonomy, enjoyment and independence.
Editions of Rebel Girls
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781922964403
Read an Excerpt
Behind the façade of perfect selfies, the mental health of teenage girls is crumbling. They spend hours a day on social media, where rigid sex stereotypes and victimhood culture reign. Many struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, and exposure to violent porn. Non-conforming girls - particularly lesbians - and girls with autism or ADHD are pressured to identify as boys. Girls are coerced to conform to the familial, cultural, religious and political norms and ideologies they grow up with. But there is hope. This book tells the stories of young rebels fighting stereotypes and cultural misogyny to forge their own path. Fifty contributors from countries including The Netherlands, Spain, USA, United Kingdom, Taiwan, China, Afghanistan and Australia pose questions rarely discussed about what it means to be a girl today. Rebel Girls includes stories and photographs of young women themselves who explain how they are navigating the complex challenges faced by girls. The future for girls is crucial for the future of everyone. This uplifting collection demonstrates how the next generation is continuing the feminist fight to expose misogyny and find autonomy, enjoyment and independence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rebel Girls about?
Behind the façade of perfect selfies, the mental health of teenage girls is crumbling. They spend hours a day on social media, where rigid sex stereotypes and victimhood culture reign. Many struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, and exposure to violent porn. Non-conforming girls - particularly lesbians - and girls with autism or ADHD are pressured to identify as boys. Girls are coerced to conform to the familial, cultural, religious and political norms and ideologies they grow up with. But there is hope. This book tells the stories of young rebels fighting stereotypes and cultural misogyny to forge their own path. Fifty contributors from countries including The Netherlands, Spain, USA, United Kingdom, Taiwan, China, Afghanistan and Australia pose questions rarely discussed about what it means to be a girl today. Rebel Girls includes stories and photographs of young women themselves who explain how they are navigating the complex challenges faced by girls. The future for girls is crucial for the future of everyone. This uplifting collection demonstrates how the next generation is continuing the feminist fight to expose misogyny and find autonomy, enjoyment and independence.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Rebel Girls?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Gender studies, gender groups > Gender studies: women and girls
Where can I read a sample of Rebel Girls?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781922964403
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Rebel Girls?
Sybilla Claus (Editor)
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Rebel Girls is available as paperback(ISBN 9781922964403)
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