The Circle of Sistahs.

Benitez, Mara

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ERIC Number: EJ540530

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Publication Date: 1996

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The Circle of Sistahs.

Benitez, Mara

Reclaiming Children and Youth: Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, v5 n2 p81-86 Sum 1996

Describes the birth and growth of Circle of Sistahs, a school group developed to provide support to adolescent girls of color from mostly impoverished backgrounds. The students learn to take responsibility for their learning and engage in critical thinking. As they overcome battered self-images, they teach younger girls and engage in service to family and community. (LSR)

Descriptors: Blacks, Consciousness Raising, Empowerment, Ethnic Bias, Females, Feminism, Interpersonal Relationship, Mentors, Peer Groups, Peer Relationship, Racial Discrimination, Role Models, Self Concept, Self Esteem, Sex Discrimination, Social Discrimination, Social Support Groups

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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