An exploration of issues facing preteens girls based on focus groups with 214 girls in seven places and 2,702 responses to a national online survey. The research shows that girls need more opportunities to express themselves to adults about the issues that concern them. Examines girls' feelings about appearance, eating habits, dieting, and the influence of family, peers, and the media.
Findings indicate that black girls are more satisfied with their bodies than white girls.
Explores girls' and teachers' perspectives on today's computer culture and technology use at home, school, and workplace. The results of a survey of 459 7th and 11th graders in Maine, assessing their attitudes, behavior, and aspirations relative to sex, depression, stress, suicide, school, smoking, drinking, drugs, violence, and abuse. A resource guide that details best practices on how arts organizations can build career and economic opportunities for youth through social entrepreneurship and linking young artists with professional artists. Accompanying video available. This updated listing includes over 40 programs for girls and provides contact information, admission criteria, age range, fees, and short descriptions of each program.