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The Purity Myth

How America's Obsession With Virginity Is Hurting Young Women
Jun 20, 2012shizuku_san rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
WOW - this book is a must-read for pretty much anybody who cares about women. Valenti insightfully analyzes and synthesizes facts and ideas from a range of sources that show just how the "purity myth" (that a woman's worth is summed up by her sexual choices) keeps women trapped in traditional gender roles. The only problem I had with this book was that the topic made me so angry I could hardly think. Luckily, a list of resources and suggestions of where to go next are also included in the book.