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In defense of the princess : how plastic tiaras and fairytale dreams can inspire smart, strong women / Jerramy Fine.

by Fine, Jerramy Sage, 1977-

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Running Press, c2016.

Women -- Social life and customs.

9780762458776 (pbk.)

0762458771 (pbk.)

237 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

In defense of Disney princesses -- In defense of princess play -- In defense of pink and girly -- In defense of the princess archetype -- In defense of beauty -- In defense of real royal women -- In defense of the prince -- In defense of feminine power (your inner princess).

Its no secret that most girls, at some point, love all things princess: the poofy dresses, the plastic tiaras, the color pink. Even grown-up women cant get enough of royal weddings and royal gossip. Yet critics claim the princess dream sets little girls up to be weak and submissive, and allows grown women to indulge in fantasies of rescue rather than hard work and self-reliance. Enter Jerramy Fine an unabashed feminist who is proud of her life-long princess obsession and more than happy to defend it. Through her amusing life story and in-depth research, Fine makes it clear that feminine doesnt mean weak, pink doesnt mean inferior, and girliness is not incompatible with ambition. From 9th century Cinderella to modern-day Frozen, from Princess Diana to Kate Middleton, from Wonder Woman to Princess Leia, Fine valiantly assures us that princesses have always been about power, not passivity. And those who love them can still be confident, intelligent women. Provocative, insightful, but also witty and personal, In Defense of the Princess empowers girls, women, and parents to dream of happily ever after without any guilt or shame.-- Provided by publisher.

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