263 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781580052535
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Seal Press (CA)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The United States is obsessed with virginity — from the media to schools to government agencies. In The Purity Myth Jessica Valenti argues that the country’s intense focus on chastity is damaging to young women. Through in-depth cultural and socia...
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challenging 32%
inspiring 26%
emotional 20%
sad 14%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
funny 5%
tense 5%
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relaxing 2%
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Misogyny, Rape, Sexual harassment263 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781580052535
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Seal Press (CA)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The United States is obsessed with virginity — from the media to schools to government agencies. In The Purity Myth Jessica Valenti argues that the country’s intense focus on chastity is damaging to young women. Through in-depth cultural and socia...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,159 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
challenging 32%
inspiring 26%
emotional 20%
sad 14%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
funny 5%
tense 5%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 15%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Misogyny, Rape, Sexual harassment