As a strong independent women who doesn't need no man, I am so sick of hearing people talk about waiting for their prince charming, or something like that. Ironically I started reading this book when I had a boyfriend, and was waiting to be let out a standardized test to hang out with him. Regardless, I am sick of people thinking that women can't function without a man. It sounds archaic but even in the 21st century there are people that think that way.
One of the ways that young girls are exposed to "price charming" is through Disney. Let me say, I love Disney. The songs are awesome, and I watch the movies all the time. But the message in some of the princess stories is that a girl needs her prince to save her. Cinderella Ate My Daughter by Peggy Orenstein delves into Disney's monopoly on little girls and all of the things it has spawned. My mom loves Peggy Orenstein and was really happy to see that I was reading her books. I went on to read other things by Orenstein, which I will talk about later, but Cinderella Ate My Daughter was a great starting point. Although it took me a few months to finish this book, it was fascinating!
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