Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls - Rachel Simmons

When boys act out, get into fights, or become physically aggressive, we can'tavoid noticing their bad behavior. But it is easy to miss the subtle signs ofaggression in girls. In Odd Girl Out, Simmons focuses on these interactionsand provides language for the indirect aggression that runs through the livesand friendships of girls. REVISED AND UPDATED 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. 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 TEACHER'S GUIDE available at www.marinnerreadersguides.com