Starke Mädchen - brave Mädchen

In 1990, a groundbreaking poll revealed a concerning drop in self-esteem among adolescent girls, highlighting a crisis in how daughters are educated in America. Journalist Peggy Orenstein delves into these disturbing statistics, exploring the influences of home, school, and society on young women's self-perception. Through detailed anecdotes and interviews with eighth graders, parents, and teachers, Orenstein brings to life the profound findings of this important study.