The Routledge Companion to Girls' Studies
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:30th Apr '24
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The Routledge Companion to Girls’ Studies is the definitive guide to the international, interdisciplinary, and intersectional field of Girls’ Studies, bringing together leading and emerging scholars across a range of academic disciplines to address timely topics on global girls and girlhoods.
Spread across four thematic sections, the essays in this collection offer a glimpse into the evolution of the field, directly challenge and move beyond the field’s early shortcomings, provide compelling examples of current research, and suggest new directions for future Girls’ Studies scholars. Chapters explore the connections between girlhoods and such topics as sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, education, activism, social-class, ability, gender identity, media representation, and more.
The Routledge Companion to Girls’ Studies is of value to scholars and students of gender studies, media studies, sociology, education, health, literature, sexuality studies, communication, child and youth studies, and more.
"In this collection, Mazzarella (James Madison Univ.) brings together scholars from across disciplines to consider a range of topics pertaining to girls' studies globally—e.g., education, media representations, sexuality, race, and religion, among others. As the contributors note, girls are not fragile; rather, they are often empowered to be phenomenal women. However, reaching this state requires support and resources to enable girls to forge a path forward into adulthood. Chapters speak to diverse populations of girls, ranging from resilient to at-risk, and mark how these young women can become strong and adaptive. The authors have an affinity for them, demonstrating through their research how impactful and resourceful girls can be as they develop into young women. This significant study is a formidable primer for practitioners working with young girls."
- Diann E. Cameron-Kelly, Associate Professor and Chair of the School of Social Work, Adelphi University, USA
ISBN: 9780367421168
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
420 pages