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Barash, Susan Shapiro, 1954-

Tripping the prom queen : the truth about women and rivalry / Susan Shapiro Barash.

1st ed.

New York : St. Martin's Press, 2006.

274 pages ; 22 cm

A psychological investigation into female rivalry negates popular beliefs about how women interact, contending that most women engage in covertly competitive behaviors and exploring the sources of rivalry among women.

Women -- Life skills guides.

Women -- Psychology.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-261) and index.

Introduction: Facing the dark mirror -- pt. 1: From diapers to Dior. The myth of female solidarity ; Mommy dearest and the evil sister ; Mean girls and Heathers -- pt. 2: Best rivals and worst friends. The perpetual beauty contest : envy over appearance ; Magical theft : envy over relationships ; Snow queens and soccer moms : envy over children ; Working girls and bossy women : envy on the job -- pt. 3: Revolutionizing rivalry. Dispelling the demons : how to spin competition, jealousy, and envy in our favor ; Resisting the urge to merge -- Conclusion: A better mirror.

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