{"product_id":"tripping-the-prom-queen-the-truth-about-women-and-rivalry-paperback","title":"Tripping the Prom Queen: The Truth about Women and Rivalry - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSusan Shapiro Barash\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTripping the Prom Queen\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking investigation into the dark secret of female friendship: rivalry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSusan Shapiro Barash has exploded the myth that women help one another, are supportive of one another, and want each other to succeed. Based on interviews with women across a broad social spectrum, she has discovered that the competition between women is more vicious precisely because it is covert. She tells us: \u003cbr\u003e* Why women can't and won't admit to rivalry.\u003cbr\u003e* How women are trained from an early age to compete with one another.\u003cbr\u003e* In which areas women most heatedly compete.\u003cbr\u003e* How rivalry is different among women than among men.\u003cbr\u003e* The differences between competition, envy, and jealousy.\u003cbr\u003e* When competition is healthy and when it isn't.\u003cbr\u003e* Why women find it irresistible to trip the prom queen.\u003cbr\u003e* Useful strategies to stop the competition and forge a new kind of relationship with other women.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you've tripped the prom queen or been tripped yourself, you will discover an engrossing exploration of this female phenomenon, as well as a beacon of hope for better, more fulfilling relationships.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeavy Hitting Praise for \u003ci\u003eTripping the Prom Queen\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTripping the Prom Queen\u003c\/i\u003e is a must read for women who want to reach their full individual potential and form strong relationships with friends, family, and work colleagues. Although it pulls no punches in the ways women can be their own worst enemies, it also shows a way out for any woman wanting to improve her sense of self and her experiences with others. \u003cbr\u003e-Rosalind Wiseman, author of \u003ci\u003eQueen Bees And Wannabees\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eTripping The Prom Queen \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a dramatic, up-close look at the dark world of female envy and competition. Susan Shapiro Barash compellingly dissects the myths and delusions of female friendship, and offers much-needed insights on how we might work to achieve true solidarity among women. \u003cbr\u003e-Judith Warner, author of \u003ci\u003ePerfect Madness: Motherhood in an Age of Anxiety\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTripping the Prom Queen\u003c\/i\u003e is a lively, thoughtful reflection on the \u003ci\u003eOdd Girl Out\u003c\/i\u003e all grown up. Barash gracefully interweaves incisive analysis and everyday lessons we could all stand to learn, deepening the conversation about female aggression with an honest voice women will recognize. \u003cbr\u003e-Rachel Simmons, author of \u003ci\u003eOdd Girl Out\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSusan Shapiro Barash is the author of eight previous books and a professor of Critical Thinking\/Gender Studies at Marymount Manhattan College. As a well-recognized gender expert, she is frequently sought out by newspapers, television shows, and radio programs to comment on women's issues. She lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 06, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515061563699,"sku":"9780312334321","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/YVdhNkpTVGoxMXd4N2dPR0gzcU1hUT09.webp?v=1760396368","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/tripping-the-prom-queen-the-truth-about-women-and-rivalry-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}