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Adult Women Who Are Still Queen Bees, Middle Bees, and Afraid-to-Bees
Wiley
August 2005
256 pages
ISBN: 0471655171
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
At one time or another, almost every woman has been
involved in bullying. Whether her role was that of victim,
aggressor, or bystander, the pain of relational aggression
(female bullying) lasts long after the incident has passed.
For those who get stuck in the mean girl role, the
emotional warfare of high school can continue. As adults,
these women hone their skills in verbal sabotage and
behavioral put-downs. From the PTA clique to the carpool,
from the gym to the boardroom, every woman knows someone
who is suffering from the devastating dynamic of relational
aggression. In Mean Girls Grown Up, Cheryl Dellasega explores why women
are often their own worst enemies, offering practical
advice for a variety of situations. She introduces you to
the "bees" of grade school who, as adults, are still
involved in the same harmful dynamic: the Queen Bee, a
bully who buzzes from place to place undermining and
manipulating others; the Middle Bee, a go-between who
spreads gossip or stands by as others do so; and the Afraid-
to-Bee who retreats into passivity and is a target for
aggression. Drawing upon extensive research and interviews, Dellasega
shares stories from women who have encountered these bees
as well as the knowledge of experts who have helped women
overcome the negative effects of aggression. You'll hear
how adult women can be just as competitive and callous as
their younger counterparts, using backstabbing, betrayal,
harassment, misrepresentation, and exclusion to wound
others. You'll also discover: Why women often deal with conflicts differently from the
way men do
Strategies for dealing with women who use relationships to
inflict hurt or prevent you from achieving your goals
How to protect yourself from being involved in deception,
bullying, and other harmful behaviors
Dellasega outlines how women can change their behavior
successfully by shifting away from aggression and embracing
a spirit of cooperation in interactions with others. Even
if bee-type behaviors have plagued you since adolescence,
Mean Girls Grown Up will help you let go of aggression or
passivity, move on, and create relationships that are
healthier and happier for you and the women around you.
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