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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
ekbossk's review
3.0
A good, interesting read, though a little out of date. This book was written around 2000 and before the term “slut-shame” came in to common parlance. As a result, the author uses the term “slut-bashing.” I appreciated that the book included ideas for what to do if you or someone you know is being sexually harassed/slut-shamed, but most of the focus was on girls and women in school.
Clearly well-researched with poignant personal stories to support her views.
Clearly well-researched with poignant personal stories to support her views.
jen_noisette's review
3.0
C'est un livre dont j'ai beaucoup apprécié la diversité des expériences de vie relatées dans les témoignages et qui est venu me chercher à plusieurs niveaux. L'analyse était plus que pertinente et toujours d'actualité.
Or, le contenu était très redondant et j'ai fini par perdre l'intérêt. Dommage car cette formule de livre et son thème sont clairement un must.
Or, le contenu était très redondant et j'ai fini par perdre l'intérêt. Dommage car cette formule de livre et son thème sont clairement un must.
briangodsey's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Excellent book. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the book is now 25 years old, and there are likely more updated sources of information. Otherwise, highly recommended.
curiousnoel's review
5.0
This book had a pivotal effect on my worldview. An extremely important and educating read on the matter of rape culture and sexual double standards.
brinastewart's review
4.0
This book is about the double standard when it comes to sex between boys and girls. It also talks bout the harm that slut-bashing and other name calling does to teenage girls as well as the idea behind that label and that it is rarely the truth. Many things contribute to the behavior of name calling and it is more often girls than guys who do the most damage. This brings to the forefront the lack of action from teachers, administration, and parents to educate and reprimand (when needed) the student's behavior. I found the information very interesting and realized my own hypocrisy in my own thoughts. I think this is something that does need to be addressed and changed. We really need to stop punishing girls for the same curiosity and behavior as boys.
carriepond's review
3.0
Though it's ten years old, the book is still reflective of the teenage experience, I'd say. I felt overwhelmed as I read it though- society's a hard thing to change.
emilyanddeb's review
3.0
Had to read this for my sociology class and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was very eye opening and interesting. It really delves into the topic of slut shaming and is very relevant to today's society.