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Ress publishes monograph

March 3, 2025

Dr. Stella Ress, Associate Professor of History, published her monograph American Girls in Popular Media: A Cultural History of Preadolescent Girls, 1890-1945 in February 2025. The book explores how popular portrayals of preadolescent girls helped address societal anxieties exacerbated by depression and war, including generational conflicts, gender issues, racial tensions and urban-rural divides. This transformation not only mirrored societal changes but also played a role in shaping perceptions of femininity, youth and social values, leaving an indelible mark on American cultural history that continues to resonate today.