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    Posts Tagged ‘gender’

    • Lilly’s Blog: It’s Complicated – Girls’ Obsession with Facebook Relationship Status

      By Lilly | May 10th, 2010 | 1 comment

      Nothing in high school is private. Grades, fights, eating disorders, hook-ups, you don’t need a Gossip Girl to know everything…

      Tags: Dating, gender, Lilly's Blog, technology
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 1 Comment »

    • Lilly’s Blog: The Conflicting Messages Girls Get About Growing Up Too Fast

      By Lilly | March 28th, 2010 | 3 comments

      Girls are congratulated for achieving beyond the means of their age. Yet America is continuously outraged and shocked by girls who experiment with adult behavior.

      Tags: Celebrities, gender, Lilly's Blog, media
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 3 Comments »

    • Guest Blog: Do Girls Pay a Higher Price for Drinking than Boys?

      By dev | March 23rd, 2010 | 5 comments

      By Brenda Conlan
      Girls are great fun to teach, but I also worry about them. This is why I visit…

      Tags: Curse of the Good Girl, gender, guest blog, Parenting, substance abuse
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 5 Comments »

    • Sex, Violence & Power: Lady Gaga and Beyonce do Thelma and Louise

      By Rachel Simmons | March 15th, 2010 | 18 comments

      Looking for a signpost of where pop feminism and girl power are living these days? The new music video, Telephone, is foot-tapping testament to the primacy of sex and aggression as compelling forms of female power.

      Tags: gender, Lady Gaga, media, sexuality, violence
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 18 Comments »

    • Lilly’s Blog: Are High Heels Empowering or Crippling Women?

      By Lilly | March 15th, 2010 | 15 comments

      My mom always says that one of the things she loves about women is that they can transition effortlessly between…

      Tags: gender, Lilly's Blog, Self-Esteem
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 15 Comments »

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    • Lilly’s Blog: Ten Commandments for a Teenage Feminist

      July 28th, 2010

      So you’ve decided to become a feminist? Awesome! Welcome to the club!

    • “I Want to Go Home:” Helping Your Child Overcome Summer Camp Homesickness

      July 26th, 2010

      Rachel, co-founder of the Girls Leadership Institute Summer Camp, offers tips to manage the anxiety and unrest of having a homesick child.

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    • GirlTip #49: Listen to Your Emotions

      June 17th, 2010

      Painful emotions don’t only mean life is hard. They’re a sign from within that it may be time to make…

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