The Purity Myth : How America's Obsession with Virginity Is Hurting Young Women (Paperback)

from Netherto

Outstanding. Who would have thought that a church-based movement would elevate "purity" and "virginity" above basic ethical behavior (lies, theft, violence)?

from Devil_llama

A good discussion of the movement that promotes virginity and abstinence only sex education. The author quotes extensively from the research and intersperses her own experiences and observations in appropriate ways, without making the book about her. She avoids some of the pitfalls of much femini...

from Sullywriter

Disturbing and fascinating.

from marthaearly

Jessica Valenti is a clear and educated Feminist who does her research and is one of my favorite Feminist writers for the contemporary woman looking to understand how social and cultural standards and expectations can hurt women to this day. Valenti gives me hope that we can all recognize and mak...

from PoliticalMediaReview

Though you might not know it judging from the tenor of "post-feminist" discourse, young women's positive conceptions of themselves and their futures are the result of the first- to third-wave feminist movements. Such is the blessing and curse of many a successful campaign - gains are so positive,...