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Peer reviewedHeilman, Elizabeth E. – Youth & Society, 1998
Reviews theories of identity formation ranging from the classic work of E. H. Erikson to postmodern and feminist theories, and incorporates qualitative research examining the identity formation of 14 adolescent girls. The article suggests that schools can serve as sites for deconstructing issues of socioeconomic status identity, body image…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Image, Community Influence, Elementary Secondary Education
