Growing Girls: The Natural Origins of Girls' Organizations in America

by Susan A. Miller

Surprisingly, the "girl problem"?a crisis caused by the transition from a sheltered, family-centered Victorian childhood to modern adolescence where self-control and a strong democratic spirit were required of reliable citizens?was also solved by way of traditionally masculine, adventurous, outdoor activities, as practiced by the Girl Scouts, the Camp Fire Girls, and many other similar organizations.

Susan A. Miller explores these girls' organizations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081354064X
• ISBN13: 9780813540641
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 8.9"