Growing Up Female

Duration: 55

Year Published: 1976

Creator: New Day Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Considers the American female at several stages of development, such as preschool, preteen, adolescence, young adult, and middle age. Points out instances in which the female role and image are shaped by the expectations of others in the environment, such as parents, friends, teachers, employers, husbands, and children. Concludes that the American female's potential is limited by constraints and false values placed upon her by others., Describes the socialization of the American woman through a personal look into the lives of six females ranging from kindergarten age to middle age. Shows the influence of such forces as parents, teachers, guidance counselors, the media, advertising, pop music, and marriage.

Complete Record: Considers the American female at several stages of development, such as preschool, preteen, adolescence, young adult, and middle age. Points out instances in which the female role and image are shaped by the expectations of others in the environment, such as parents, friends, teachers, employers, husbands, and children. Concludes that the American female's potential is limited by constraints and false values placed upon her by others., Describes the physical and emotional changes that occur when a girl begins her menstrual cycle. Using animated illustrations, it shows the adult female anatomy, the reproduction cycle, and how a baby grows and develops in the womb. Note: Preview and use with the advice and consent of the principal and school nurse., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.