Expectations for Women
Girls and young women are bombarded with images of the ideal female, which vary greatly depending on the source. Unrealistic portrayals can wage war on the self-esteem. This book provides thoughtful, sensitive, and straightforward guidance on how to navigate toward a healthy and well-adjusted understanding of self-worth.
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Series Review: A Young Woman's Guide to Contemporary Issues"This series discusses a variety of women's issues in a frank and accessible way. The short sections that compose each chapter provide clear basics on timely, sometimes controversial, issues facing young women today. The length and layout makes the series perfect for browsing...most teenagers will appreciate an honest presentation of issues that pose legitimate concerns in their lives. The series directly supports curriculum covered in health and life management classes."
--Library Media Connection
Series Review: A Young Woman's Guide to Contemporary Issues
"These books explore some of the challenges facing modern young women. Facts are shared in a conversational tone, creating the sense of a chat with a big sister. In Relationships, a chapter on being your own best friend demonstrates the empowering mindset of this series. Reproductive Rights features an even-handed look at the pro-life/pro-choice debate along with a vast amount of information on contraception. Though the volumes are designed for personal reading and browsing, the data provided are accurate and also lend themselves to use in reports. This series will be of great interest."
--School Library Journal
