ENG 1100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Food Contaminant, Circadian Rhythm, Dysthymia

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: English
• Course: ENG 1100
• Professor: Mel Sexton

Document Summary

Thesis: the new tendency for female north americans to reach physical maturity earlier than they used to is causing the cultural, social, and economic consequences of puberty to happen over an extended period of time. What"s causing north american females to start puberty earlier than they used to. Chemical exposure food contamination air pollution overuse of antibiotics childhood stress and emotional disadvantages (girls must grow up quicker) What are the effects of normally timed puberty on society. Dress codes change as girls try to find their identity as women . Start missing out on activities ie swimming, sleep overs, boys start to negatively reinforce social/patriarchal ideas of femaleness on girls ie you"re pmsing , are you on your period? . What are the effects of early puberty on the economy. Stores make more money (grooming products, lingery, clothe stores) What are the effects of early puberty on north american culture.