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Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves

Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves

Update: 2025-08-19
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Mariquita, Mhairie, and Ashley dive into Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert, unpacking its most thought-provoking themes. In Part I, they explore how reality TV and social media have shaped generational beauty standards, question the pitfalls of so-called “empowerment” movements, and discuss how media literacy can equip the next generation to be both powerful and protected.

 

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Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves by Sophie Gilbert

 

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Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves

Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves

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