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“Language imparts identity, meaning, and perspective to our human condition. Writers are either polluters or part of the cleanup.”

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Mary Pipher
Mary Pipher

Mary Pipher is an American psychologist known for her in-depth research on adolescent mental health. Her books, such as 'Reviving Ophelia' and 'Reading Mother Goose', delve into the psychological world and growth experiences of adolescents. more

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“Many young women are less whole and androgynous than they were at age ten. They are more appearance-conscious and sex-conscious. They are quieter, more fearful of holding strong opinions, more careful what they say and less honest. They are more likely to second-guess themselves and to be self-critical. They are bigger worriers and more effective people pleasers. They are less likely to play sports, love math and science and plan on being president. They hide their intelligence. Many must fight for years to regain all the territory they lost.”

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Book:Reviving Ophelia
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“We live in a world filled with language. Language imparts identity, meaning, and perspective to our human community. Writers are either polluters or part of the clean-up team. Just as the language of power and greed has the potential to destroy us, the language of reason and empathy has the power to save us. Writers can inspire a kinder, fairer, more beautiful world, or invite selfishness, stereotyping, and violence. Writers can unite people or divide them.”

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Author:Mary Pipher
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