The Lolita Effect: The Media Sexualization of Young Girls and What We Can Do About It
 

The Lolita Effect

by M. Gigi Durham

Pop culture---and the advertising that surrounds it---teaches young girls and boys five myths about sex and sexuality:

-Girls don't choose boys, boys choose girls--but only sexy girls
-There's only one kind of sexy--slender, curvy, white beauty
-Girls should work to be that type of sexy
-The younger a girl is, the sexier she is
-Sexual violence can be hot... (read more)

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this book is a must read for anyone with a young girl in their life whether it be a daughter, niece, family friend, neighbor. it opened my eyes that there are toys out there - Tesco's "Peekaboo pole dancing kit" or that there are French Maid outfits sold at Halloween time in toddler sizes. knowing that i have read this book i will be better informed when my niece and cousins have questions or concerns.

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