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Odd Girl Out, Revised and Updated by Rachel Simmons

Odd Girl Out, Revised and Updated

The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls

Rachel Simmons

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · August 3, 2011

A revised and updated edition of the 2002 New York Times bestseller from the country's leading expert on bullying, with new material on cyberbullying, and helping girls handle the dangers of life online.

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Who it’s for
A clear-eyed look at girls’ social aggression, from schoolyard exclusion to the complications of life online.
Themes
Female bullying and social exclusion, Cyberbullying, Navigating social dynamics
Genres
Social Psychology, The Teenage Years

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About this book

A revised and updated edition of the 2002 New York Times bestseller from the country's leading expert on bullying, with new material on cyberbullying, and helping girls handle the dangers of life online. When Odd Girl Out was first published, it became an instant bestseller and ignited a long-overdue conversation about the hidden culture of female bullying.

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Today, the dirty looks, taunting notes, and social exclusion that plague girls’ friendships have gained new momentum in cyberspace. In this updated edition, educator and bullying expert Rachel Simmons gives girls, parents, and educators proven and innovative strategies for navigating social dynamics in person and online, as well as brand-new classroom initiatives and step-by-step parental suggestions for dealing with conventional bullying. With up-to-the-minute research and real-life stories, Odd Girl Out continues to be the definitive resource on the most pressing social issues facing girls today. Reading Group Guide and Teachers' Guide available at www.marinnerreadersguides.com.

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A clear-eyed look at girls’ social aggression, from schoolyard exclusion to the complications of life online.

Come here for

  • Understanding the hidden dynamics behind taunts and social exclusion
  • Strategies for navigating bullying in person and online

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  • Real-life stories alongside research
  • Guidance for girls, parents, and educators

Where it sits

Social Psychology44%
The Teenage Years35%

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Publisher categories

  • The Teenage Years
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Social Psychology
Authors
Rachel Simmons
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
August 3, 2011
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Female bullying and social exclusion · Cyberbullying · Navigating social dynamics
Reading lane
The Teenage Years