WGS200Y5 Chapter Notes - Chapter Supplements 19 & 20: Lyn Mikel Brown, Peggy Orenstein, Sharon Lamb
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Fast facts about sexualization and marketing to young girls. Sharon lamb is a professor of mental health and contributes to popular magazines. Lyn mikel brown is a professor of education and human development, has co-authored a book regarding female empowerment, and is a co-creator for an agency that supports healthy development and empowerment for girls. Peggy orenstein is a writer and speaker focusing on pop culture and the hyper sexualized messages being portrayed. In 2007, . 5 billion was spent on clothing for 7-14 year olds, an increase from the . 5 billion in 2004. Approximately 50% of girls aged 6-9 wear lipstick or lipgloss regularly with parental approval. The percentage of the number of girls aged 8-12 who wear mascara and eyeliner regularly has doubled between 2008 and 2010. Tween girls spend approximately more than billion on beauty products each month.
