The New Heroines: Female Embodiment and Technology in 21s...
Wright, Katheryn Denise This book explores how the next generation of teen and young adult heroines in popular culture are creating a new feminist ideal for the 21st century.
Representations of a teenage girl who is unique or special occur again and again in coming-of-age stories. It's an irresistible concept: the heroine who seems just like every other, but under the surface, she has the potential to change the world. This book examines the cultural significance of...