Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-286) and index.
Contents
The hidden culture of aggression in girls -- Intimate enemies -- The truth hurts -- She's all that -- The bully in the mirror -- Popular -- Resistance -- Parents and teachers -- The road ahead.
Summary
It is easy to miss the subtle signs of aggression in girls--the dirty looks, the taunting notes, or the exclusion from the group-that send girls home crying. This work focuses on these interactions and provides language for the indirect aggression that runs through the lives and friendships of girls.