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In junior high, Alice joins a clique of girls who make fun of others and eventually reject her. (full text)
Tichelle and her fellow high school cheerleaders aren't taken seriously and she thinks it's because they're girls. She feels they should get more respect: not only do they pump up the crowd, but cheerleading demands skill, discipline, and lots of practice. (full text)
Devastated after her father leaves the family, the writer fills her emptiness by losing her virginity at 13 and having promiscuous sex. As she gets older, she reflects on her behavior and gains control of her sexuality. (full text)
Anita is raised to believe that being a “good Indian girl” means having long hair. Then she gets a haircut. (full text)
Kiara is surprised by the amount—and the type—of attention she gets after posting a photo of herself in a bikini. (full text)
Orubba belongs to a family where the women are expected to cook, clean, and raise a family. But she longs to attend college.
When Jerrica starts dressing like her older sisters, she starts attracting boys like they do, too. But she also learns to be wary about all the male attention.
After years of degrading encounters with men, including being molested, the author develops a sense of self-esteem.
Lily tries dressing in different styles—goth, girly, hip-hop, and her own normal look—to see how people react.
The author rebels against the pressures of her parents, her religion, and mainstream culture.
May feels angry that boys are more valued than girls in traditional Chinese culture.
The writer and her clique of female friends engage in mean gossip about other girls. But she feels guilty about it and together they agree to stop. She does research to find out that girls are more likely than boys to engage in psychological and hidden forms of cruelty.
Tired of relationships that revolve around the guy, Faleisha decides to figure out what she wants from a boyfriend and how to go about getting it.
Debbie goes from tomboy to girly flirt before she develops her own style.
Clariza feels women would be treated with greater respect if they were perceived to be as physically strong as men. Her goal is to become a bodybuilder, not to win titles or trophies, but so she doesn't have to feel inferior to men or depend on them when she's in trouble.
The author wants people to know that she’s a lesbian, but she also wants them to know that that’s not all she is.
Just because Marcia likes to wear sexy clothes doesn’t mean she wants to be propositioned by every guy she sees.
Her parents tell her marriage is the key to happiness, but Clariza wants to keep her freedom.
Although she’s 18, the author is not allowed to date, go out at night, or wear what she wants. Is there anything she can do about her family’s old-fashioned ways?
Most parents are trying to protect their daughters and keep them out of trouble, but some of their rules are hard to follow.
If you’re tired of being harassed on the street, try giving guys a taste of their own medicine.
Nicole questions whether becoming sexually active should be considered one of the "milestones" of womanhood. She thinks too many girls have sex for the wrong reasons, losing sight of their own best interests.
Shaniece explores the issue of teen girls having sex with older guys, and concludes that these relationships can be risky for girls.
When Danielle’s appearance improves, she becomes self-absorbed and conceited.
Robyn wants to play soccer but the only team convenient to her is a boys' team. She joins up, improves greatly as a player, but still feels out of place and wishes there were more opportunities for girls of all athletic abilities to play together.
As a black girl at a mostly white school, the writer gets mixed messages about what’s beautiful.
She's a little nervous at first, but a tour of Planned Parenthood eases her anxieties, and Madeleine is glad she has her first GYN exam. She learns a lot about her body and how to keep it healthy.
After years of experiencing sex as a tedious duty, the writer realizes she has the right to say no.
Latonya urges a friend and all young women in abusive relationships to have the self-worth and self-confidence to get out.
In an accompanying article, Priscilla describes how playing sports helps her develop skills and deal with emotional dilemmas.
When she turns 14, Fabayo and her mother start fighting non-stop about everything from homework to dating. Fed up with all the arguing, Fabayo decides to make an effort to get along. They start speaking to each other and their relationship grows stronger.
As the writer watches her friend Marion argue constantly with her mother, it helps her realize how she has a special relationship with her own mom. For a time they didn't get along, but they were able to open up a dialogue and compromise on their differences.
Wendy admires her sister’s determination to challenge their traditional family and go to college.
When Ayisha enters junior high school she starts to feel unattractive and dumb, and most of her female friends are going through the same thing as they try to please adults and attract guys. Now she thinks that girls have to please themselves first.
Loretta describes how she is verbally assaulted on the street, then has a bottle thrown at her, and how the attack unleashes feelings of powerlessness and frustration that have built up over years of sexual harassment.
Maurelhena loves running high school track, yet hates feeling like a dumb jock. Her relay team breaks a New York State record, but she fails to score high enough on the SAT for college scholarship eligibility. She later raises her scores and wins a scholarship.
Alice is frustrated that many of her junior high school peers think gender inequality is no longer a problem in the world, and sets out to change their minds. (full text)
Sexual harassment in school is common but underreported, according to teens at Girls for Gender Equity. (full text)
The author feels discouraged and confused by her mother's attitude towards her. She vows to build a life that's very different from her mother's, but is surprised to learn they have certain things in common. (full text)
Professor Luis Zayas studies why Latinas attempt suicide more frequently than other teens. Darlyn interviews him about his conclusions, and talks to friends who generally agree with his description of Latino families. (full text)
Noticing that she has no desire to date boys (or girls), Nesshell starts a club for "asexual women" with some like-minded friends. She argues that all girls, asexual or not, should consider refraining from dating during high school. (full text)
The author, a Muslim girl from Africa, secretly disobeys her father's orders to wear the hijab, despite potentially drastic consequences. (full text)
Two teens take take on the battle of the sexes after attending a talk by the author of the provocatively-titled book, Man Down: Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt That Women Are Better Cops, Drivers, Gamblers, Spies, World Leaders, Beer Tasters, Hedge Fund Managers, and Just About Everything Else (full text)
Isaura feels bad when she compares herself to the curvy popular girls, and is intimidated by her classmates' constant critique of one another's looks. She wonders if the focus on appearance is worthwhile. (full text)
YCteen writers respond to the documentary, Miss Representation, which shows how the media focuses on women's appearance and sexuality. (full text)
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