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Peggy Orenstein
A groundbreaking journalist and cultural critic, Peggy Orenstein confronts the evolving complexities of gender, adolescence, and sexuality in modern America, challenging societal norms through her powerful and provocative storytelling.
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Biography
Peggy Orenstein is an American writer known for her work on the politics of everyday life, particularly as it relates to gender. She has authored several books, including *Cinderella Ate My Daughter*, *Waiting for Daisy*, *Unraveling*, *Don't Call Me Princess*, *Flux*, and *Schoolgirls*. Her writing often explores the complexities of adolescence, femininity, and societal expectations.
Orenstein is also the author of *Boys & Sex* and *Girls & Sex*, which examine contemporary issues surrounding youth and sexuality. A regular contributor to *The New York Times*, she is recognized for her insightful and thought-provoking commentary on cultural and social issues.
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- Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking BarbieSelf - Author, Cinderella Ate My Daughter · 2018
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