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History of our modern obsessions
This book was an amazing journey that helped me understand the underpinnings of the modern American woman's relationship with sexuality. By tracing the roots of our modern traditions to their Victorian foundations, Brumberg educates the reader and also paints a stark picture of the way young girls have started to come into their sexuality in the past few decades. She argues that girls today are out of sync, that their bodies develop before they are emotionally ready to deal with issues of sexuality. She further asserts (and proves, in my opinion) that the historical move away from home-based economies and social structures has robbed modern girls of vital mentoring from their adult female relatives. This lack of female mentoring leads to the confusion and insecurity that anyone who watches MTV cannot deny is rampant today. This book is an important read for educators, parents, and anyone interested in unerstanging how (and why) young women today experience sexualization by a culture all too ready to exploit their insecurities for profit. All in all, a fascinating and very readable study of a crucial subject.

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Amazing and Insightful Book for Women
Thirty years after the Second Sexual Revolution we face still face the challenge of reconciling a woman's familial duty with her professional goals. We are realizing more and more that there are no easy answers. Brumberg's The Body Project chronicles the lives and feelings of adolescent girls (a frequently ignored segment of the population). She does not claim to have all the answers, but rather asks all the right questions -- a necessary first step in a dialogue. The Body Project is a necessary read for anyone who has (or will have) contact with adolescents. Brumberg guides us to the conclusion that discussion of sex and sexual attitudes is essential to the health and well-being of women in the future.

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I learned a lot
I learned a lot from this book about the history of how girls' bodies have overtime become more and more public. It is such a compelling read! This book has inspired me to do something to keep society from affecting my view of my own body, as well as for future women and girls.