Peggy Orenstein Books

A gripping narrative unfolds, centered around the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of personal identity. The story weaves together multiple perspectives, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. The characters are vividly drawn, each facing their own challenges and secrets, leading to unexpected twists and emotional revelations. Set against a richly detailed backdrop, the plot invites readers to reflect on their own lives and choices, making for an engaging and thought-provoking read.

A generation gap has emerged between parents and their girls. Even in this age of helicopter parenting, the mothers and fathers of tomorrow's women have little idea what their daughters are up to sexually or how they feel about it. Drawing on in-depth interviews with over seventy young women and a wide range of psychologists, academics, and experts, journalist Peggy Orenstein pulls back the curtain on the hidden truths, hard lessons, and important possibilities of girls' sex lives in the modern world. While the media has focused--often to sensational effect --on the rise of casual sex and the prevalence of rape on campus, Orenstein brings more to the table. She examines the ways in which porn and all its sexual myths have seeped into young people's lives, what it means to be the "the perfect slut" and why many girls scorn virginity, the complicated terrain of hookup culture, and the unfortunate realities surrounding assault

Today's young men are steeped in the distorted media images and binary stereotypes of female sexiness and toxic masculinity which shape how they, too, navigate sexual and emotional relationships. Orenstein uses a mix of anecdote and research to reveal how young men understand and negotiate the new rules of physical and emotional intimacy, taking an unprecedented look at the myriad factors that are shaping boys' ideas of sex, girls, and masculinity. The result is a provocative and paradigm-shifting work that offers a much-needed vision of how boys can truly move forward as better men

The book provides an insightful exploration of the contemporary sexual landscape that girls navigate, drawing on research from both British and American sources. It features interviews with teenage girls and expert commentary, offering a multifaceted perspective on their experiences and challenges. Endorsements from notable figures like Caitlin Moran and Sheryl Sandberg underscore its relevance and importance in understanding the complexities of adolescent sexuality today.

Drawing on a landmark poll conducted by the American Association of University Women, a study of the low self-esteem of adolescent girls explores the influence of the feminist movement and the role of home, school, and society. Reissue.

In this lively and humorous memoir, Peggy Orenstein embarks on a journey to create a sweater from scratch—shearing, spinning, and dyeing wool—discovering how craft can reveal our deepest selves. The COVID pandemic prompted many to make significant life changes, and for Orenstein, a lifelong knitter, this meant tackling a new challenge. To navigate a series of personal upheavals, including her mother’s death, her father's decline, and her daughter's impending departure for college, she decided to make a garment from the ground up. Through this project, Orenstein aims to process not only wool but also her grief and the complexities of aging as a woman in a culture that often overlooks these issues. Unexpectedly, her journey leads her to confront broader themes such as climate anxiety, racial justice, women's rights, technology's impact, and sustainability, ultimately exploring the meaning of home. With her witty voice, sharp intellect, and candid honesty, Orenstein shares her year-long experience as a daughter, wife, mother, writer, and maker, offering insights into creativity and connection that resonate with us all.

The acclaimed author of the groundbreaking bestseller Schoolgirls reveals the dark side of pink and pretty: the rise of the girlie-girl, she warns, is not that innocent. Sweet and sassy or predatory and hardened, sexualized girlhood influences our daughters from infancy onward, telling them that how a girl looks matters more than who she is. Somewhere between the exhilarating rise of Girl Power in the 1990s and today, the pursuit of physical perfection has been recast as the source of female empowerment. And commercialization has spread the message faster and farther, reaching girls at ever-younger ages. But how dangerous is pink and pretty, anyway? Being a princess is just make-believe; eventually they grow out of it . . . or do they? In search of answers, Peggy Orenstein visited Disneyland, trolled American Girl Place, and met parents of beauty-pageant preschoolers tricked out like Vegas showgirls. The stakes turn out to be higher than she ever imagined. From premature sexualization to the risk of depression to rising rates of narcissism, the potential negative impact of this new girlie-girl culture is undeniable—yet armed with awareness and recognition, parents can effectively counterbalance its influence in their daughters' lives.

Peggy Orensteins Geschichte beginnt an dem Tag, als sie ihrem Mann sagt, dass sie noch gar nicht weiß, ob sie überhaupt einmal Kinder haben möchte. Und endet sechs Jahre später – nachdem sie verzweifelt versucht hat, schwanger zu werden und alles ausprobiert hat, um den Traum vom Wunschkind wahr werden zu lassen: von den unterschiedlichen Methoden der modernen Fortpflanzungsmedizin bis hin zu Akupunktur und spirituellen Praktiken. Ihre Odyssee führt sie von Medizinern zu Gurus, durch die halbe Welt, durch etliche Krisen, aber auch durch viele wunderbare Momente. Am Ende ist sie kurz davor aufzugeben – doch dann kommt Daisy …

Peggy Orenstein ist ein Jahr lang noch einmal in die achte Klasse gegangen, um herauszufinden, warum aufgeweckte, intelligente Mädchen in ihren schulischen Leistungen nachlassen und ein negatives Selbstbild entwickeln. Ein wichtiges Buch für Eltern, LehrerInnen und für alle, die wollen, daß die Schule den Mädchen die gleichen Chancen einräumt wie den Jungen.