Full Description
Best shows us that, while the prom is often trivialized, most kids take the prom seriously. The prom is a space where kids work through their understanding of authority, social class, gender norms, and multicultural schooling. Proms are more than just pictures and puffed sleeves--they are a mythic part of youth culture and, for better or worse, will always be a night to remember.
Contents
Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction: A Night to Remember Chapter 2: Coming of Age at the Prom: Adolescence and Popular Culture Chapter 3: Fashioning the Feminine: Dresses, Jewelry, Hair and More Chapter 4: Romancing the Prom: Boyfriends, Girlfriends and Just Friends Chapter 5: Prom Promises: Rules and Ruling: Proms as Sites of Social Control Chapter 6: The Divided Dance Floor: Race in School Chapter 7: Breaking Rules: Contesting the Prom Chapter 8: Conclusion: Learning to Listen Appendices Notes Referencesndex