This semester has been a little rough, I must say. A never ending pile of homework and extracurriculars has left me drained. I have a tendency to be busy and while I enjoy being busy, sometimes I wish I had time to just stop & smell the roses. Two years ago, I saw a poster for an author, Liz Funk, visiting my campus. The title of her book really stood out to me: “Supergirls Speak Out: Inside the Secret Crisis of Overachieving Girls.”
A supergirl is an over-achieving young woman with a compulsive need to be the best in all areas: school, extra-curricular activities, social networking and, of course, physical appearance.
Ms. Funk conducted hundreds of interviews of young ladies across the country who identify as “Supergirls.” It was a very interesting read if you enjoy reading sociological works. The book was casual and conversational but it really made me stop & think about the pressures placed on young ladies by society.
