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Helping girls carve their own path in a pink-saturated world

Clip: 5/6/2014 | 12m 23s

What does it mean to be a girl? How parents can help daughters decide for themselves

In the last few decades, a multi-billion dollar industry has evolved around princess stories and toys. But in contrast to this pink and purple “girlie” world are alternatives emphasizing more diverse interests and portraying different kinds of heroines. Gwen Ifill talks to author Peggy Orenstein and Angelica Perez of the Ella Institute about the influence of modern marketers and media on girls.

05/06/2014 | Rating NR

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