Odd Girl Out
Why aggression between girls so often takes the form of gossip and exclusion, and what adults can do about it.
Rachel Simmons’s study of aggression between girls: the gossip, exclusion and silent treatment that adults often miss. Drawing on interviews with hundreds of girls at schools across the United States, she argues that because girls are taught to avoid open conflict, their anger goes underground. The book offers practical advice for parents and teachers on recognising and handling it.
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Peggy Orenstein
Odd Girl Out looks at relational aggression with girls, which is bullying, basically. It breaks down how adolescent girls relate to one another and why it matters – the mean girl stuff that gets dismissed. Simmons takes seriously the issues that girls have with one another. She doesn’t just expose the problem. Simmons helps parents, educators and kids see how to build respective, supportive communities. The new edition includes a whole lot on how to navigate social media. It’s a great resource.
Interview · February 2012
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