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The Purity Myth How America s Obsession with Virginity Is Hurting Young Women

Jessica Valenti

The United States is obsessed with virginity — from the media to schools to government agencies. In The Purity Myth Jessica Valenti argues that the country’s intense focus on chastity is damaging to young women. Through in-depth cultural and social analysis, Valenti reveals that powerful messaging o...

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The guest, Jessica Valenti, co-founded the blog Feministing and authored or co-authored seven books, including this one.

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You've authored or co-authored seven books including The Purity Myth and Full Frontal Feminism.

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Episode: The Originalist Case for Terrorizing Women

The guest, Jessica Valenti, co-founded the blog Feministing and authored or co-authored seven books, including this one.

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You've authored or co-authored seven books including The Purity Myth and Full Frontal Feminism.

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