Girl's Romance Novel Reading and What to Do about It.

Christian-Smith, Linda K.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Girl's Romance Novel Reading and What to Do about It.

Christian-Smith, Linda K.

New Advocate, v1 n3 p177-85 Sum 1988

Focuses on the instructional uses of romance novels and what teachers, parents, and others can do about girls' fascination with them. Contends that students can and should critically read adolescent romance novels with teacher or parental guidance. (MS)

Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Cognitive Processes, Critical Reading, Females, Friendship, Novels, Reading Materials, Reading Strategies, Secondary Education, Sex Stereotypes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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