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culture and in particular how the concept is marketed to young girls. The book stemmed from an article that Orenstein wrote for ''

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'' in 2006 entitled "What's Wrong With Cinderella?" In the article Orenstein relates her experiences as a mother, seeing her daughter exposed to a ubiquity of princesses and

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. The article explains the genesis of the

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es and the rise of the princess-themed merchandise and advertising. ''Cinderella Ate My Daughter'' expands on the theme set out in the article, incorporating

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stores, and a

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concert. Orenstein concerns herself with young girls' self-esteem and the sexualization of girlhood.

References

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