REVIVING OPHELIA: CULTIVATING ECOFEMINIST RESILIENCE IN THE PSYCHOSOCIAL GROWTH OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS

Abstract

The present paper explores the seminal work of Mary Pipher in "Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls," examining the ecofeminist dimensions embedded in the psychosocial growth of adolescent girls within contemporary American culture. The paper delves into the challenges faced by adolescent girls, emphasizing the intersections of societal expectations, environmental awareness, and the cultivation of ecofeminist resilience. Additionally, it reviews related literature that expands on these themes to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ecofeminist discourse surrounding the development of identity and self-esteem in young girls.