Teen Voices
Internalized Ableism Disables Some Teen Girls
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It can be hard for teen girls with disabilities to reject the stereotypes they see in the media and in the able-bodied population.
Teen Voices
Painful Sex Common for Some Teen Girls
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Sex isn’t suppose to hurt, but for some teens that is the painful reality. Lubrication and clear communication can remedy the situation, but experts say ignorance and shame can prevent this from happening.
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Girls Take Self-Defense Courses to Prepare for College
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These girls in Connecticut are taking classes to make sure they can defend themselves in college. “Going to college and being on your own, just the idea is kind of scary,” one participant said.
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School Smocks Reek of Scarlet Letters for Female Tunisian Teens
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The school dress code rules in Tunisia are discriminatory, these girls say. “Why can boys feel comfortable in their casual clothes while we girls have to wear this smock?” one says.
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Taking the Stigma Out of Menstruation in Uganda One Girl at a Time
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Learning about how her body works helped this Ugandan student feel emboldened.
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Trump Presidency Pushes Some International Students to Rethink U.S. Colleges
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With Donald Trump in the White House, some international students are steering clear of American universities.
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Teen to Headmaster: Girls Need Their Own Textbooks
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In this student’s school, girls have to share textbooks while boys get their own.
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Lessons from Aunt Sophie
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Though she led a very different Jewish life from her great Aunt Sophie, this teen writer found her confidence as a Jewish leader by hearing how her aunt “challenged her community’s religious restrictions.”
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Hybrid Publishers Give Teen Girls Chance to Become Novelists
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These publishers are taking a chance on teen writers and giving them opportunities to sign book deals, unlike many traditional publishers. “So many people frown upon” teen writers, says the founder of one hybrid publisher.
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Girls With Disabilities Worry About Betsy DeVos’ Impact on Special Education
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Despite a recent court win protecting accommodations for students with disabilities in school, teen girls with an Individualized Education Program are still worried about their fates in school. DeVos “could potentially really mess up our education system,” one teen said.