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the virginity movement's war against women
1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
The United States is obsessed with virginity from the media to schools to government agencies. The Purity Myth is an important and timely critique of about why this is so, and why it's problematic for girls and women. Analyzing cultural stereotypes and media messages, Jessica Valenti reveals the overt and hidden ways our society links a woman's worth to her sexuality rather than to values like honesty, kindness, and altruism. With intelligence and wit, this film exposes the legal and social punishments that women who dare to have sex endure, while presenting a powerful argument that valuing girls and women for their sexuality needs to stop.
Introduction -- Classroom chastity -- The ethics of passivity -- Forever young -- Legislating chastity.
a Media Education Foundation production ; executive producer, Sut Jhally ; directed by Jeremy Earp ; written by Jessica Valenti & Jeremy Earp ; produced by Jeremy Earp, Scott Morris & Jason Young.
Based on the book: The purity myth: how America's obsession with virginity is hurting young women / Jessica Valenti.
Special features: More from MEF [previews] (17 min.).
DVD ; NTSC, all region ; Dolby Digital stereo ; aspect ratio 16:9.
In English with optional English subtitles.
Edited by Jason Young ; media research, Scott Morris ; camera, David Rabinovitz.