THE TRIPLE BIND is an in-depth look at the pressures and
messages the teen girls of this current generation are
facing and the possible negative long term effects. The
books combines testimony straight from the girls' mouths,
scientific research and many different media sources to
show the contradictory messages and expectations this new
female teen generation faces.
THE TRIPLE BIND looks at the expectations of teen girls to
be the perfect girl, stay competitive with the boys, yet
still be 100% perfect all the time. This generation of
girls is lacking some of the role models past generations
have had to combat the mixed signals woman have received
for years. Hinshaw and Kranz believe this Bind is putting
these girls at risk for eating disorders, depression,
aggression, and even suicide.
Dr. Hinshaw and Kranz take an extensive look into the
multitude of issues facing the current generation of teen
girls in regards to what TV tells them to be, what parents
and educators expect them to be and most of all conflict
that erupts when the teen has a different take on what her
life should be.
I think this book would be great for parents and educators
to gain a better understanding of the messages we give our
teens and how to help relieve their stress, filter the
overwhelming messages, and to give more clear expectations
for our girls. Although the chapters are dense and
reminded me of the psychology research studies I had to
read in college, the use of pop culture references and
precise examples of the mixed messages our girls receive
is clearly illustrated throughout the book. THE TRIPLE
BIND would be invaluable to someone studying the
psychology of teenage girls of this generation and for
anyone looking for more insight into the female adolescent
mind.
The Triple Bind that girls face today:
• Act sweet and nice • Be a star athlete and get
straight A's • Seem sexy and hot even if you're
not
In many ways, today is the best time in history
to be a girl: Opportunities for a girl's success are as
unlimited as her dreams. Yet societal expectations, cultural
trends, and conflicting messages are creating what
psychologist and researcher Stephen Hinshaw calls "the
Triple Bind." Girls are now expected to excel at "girl
skills," achieve "boy goals," and be models of female
perfection, 100 percent of the time. Here, Dr. Hinshaw
reveals key aspects of the Triple Bind, including
•
genes, hormones, and the role of biology in confronting the
Triple Bind • overscheduled lives and how the high
pressure to excel at everything sets girls up for
crisis • how traditionally feminine qualities (such as
empathy and self-awareness) can put girls at risk for
anxiety, depression, and other disorders • the
oversexualization of little girls, preteens, and teenagers
• the reasons girls are channeling pressure into
violence
Combining moving personal stories with
extensive research, Dr. Hinshaw provides tools for parents
who want to empower their daughters to deal in healthy ways
with today's pressures.
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