![]() Through in depth analysis of cultural stereotypes and media messages, Valenti reveals that powerful messages - ranging from abstinence curriculum to 'Girls Gone Wild' commercials - place a young woman's worth entirely on her sexuality. Valenti argues that the country's intense focus on chastity is extremely damaging to young women. Jessica Valenti, author of "Full Frontal Feminism" and executive editor of, addresses this poignant issue in her latest book, "The Purity Myth". This panic is ensuring that young women's ability to be moral agents is absolutely dependent on their sexuality. ![]() The United States is obsessed with virginity - from the media to schools to government agencies. ![]() With an established base among feminists and young women, Jessica Valenti tackles America's obsession with virginity, and why it needs to stop. Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. ![]()
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