girlhood

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In the place of this media ecosystem, a new girl-world has emerged, only this time it exists in a weird, perpetual limbo between girlhood and grown-up life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“This is such a girlhood experience,” said Littleton, who plans to enlist in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

She was in and out of psychiatric wards throughout our girlhood.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

The four Ghostbusters, for instance, bring distinct skills and backgrounds to the table, while the witches in “The Craft” each embody a different archetype of teenage girlhood, from outcast to queen bee.

From Salon • Oct. 19, 2024

During all of her girlhood the only respite Nel had had from her stem and undemonstrative parents was Sula.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison