I Am Not a Slut: Slut-Shaming in the Age of the Internet
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Book Overview The author of the groundbreaking work Slut! explores the phenomenon of slut-shaming in the age of sexting, tweeting, and "liking." She sh...
The author of the groundbreaking work Slut! explores the phenomenon of slut-shaming in the age of sexting, tweeting, and "liking." She shows that the sexual double standard is more dangerous than ever before and offers wisdom and strategies for alleviating its destructive effects on young women's lives.
Young women are encouraged to express themselves sexually. Yet when they do, they are derided as "sluts." Caught in a double bind of mixed sexual messages, young women are confused. To fulfill the contradictory roles of being sexy but not slutty, they create an "experienced" identity on social media-even if they are not sexually active--while ironically referring to themselves and their friends as "sluts."
But this strategy can become a weapon used against young women in the hands of peers who circulate rumors and innuendo--elevating age-old slut-shaming to deadly levels, with suicide among bullied teenage girls becoming increasingly common. Now, Leora Tanenbaum revisits her influential work on sexual stereotyping to offer fresh insight into the digital and face-to-face worlds contemporary young women inhabit. She shares her new research, involving interviews with a wide range of teenage girls and young women from a variety of backgrounds as well as parents, educators, and academics. Tanenbaum analyzes the coping mechanisms young women currently use and points them in a new direction to eradicate slut-shaming for good.
Why is the sexual double standard more dangerous than ever in the digital age--and how can we fight back?
- The "Good Slut" vs. "Bad Slut" Paradox: An analysis of the impossible double bind where young women are pressured to build a sexy social media persona while avoiding the devastating label of "slut."
- From Bullying to Rape Culture: A clear-eyed look at how online harassment escalates, creating a culture where sexual assault is normalized and victims are blamed.
- A Survival Guide for Parents: Based on interviews with parents and educators, this book offers concrete strategies and conversation starters for helping teens navigate sexting, online identity, and consent.
- Reclaiming or Retiring "Slut"?: An exploration of feminist activism like SlutWalk, questioning whether the word can be reappropriated or if it's too damaging to salvage.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 416 | Language: English | Publisher: PERENNIAL | ISBN: 006228259X
FormatPaperback
Pages416
LanguageEnglish
ISBN006228259X
EAN9780062282590
PublisherPERENNIAL
Publication Date2019-10-28
Edition1
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.97 Pounds
Length7.9 Inches
Width5.2 Inches
Height1.2 Inches
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