The theme of silence is one of the most pervasive themes in the study of girls and women across cultures. The authors examine emotional, physical, educational, and behavioral losses that occur for adolescent girls. Results of landmark research studies and the implications for practitioners also are discussed.El tema del silencio es uno de 10s temas mas penetrantes en el estudio de jovencitas y mujeres a traves de las culturas. Los autores examinan las perdidas emocionales, fisicas, educativas y de comportamiento que ocurren para las jovencitas adolescentes. Los resultados de estudios culminantes y las implicaciones para consejeros se discuten.he theme of silence is one of the most pervasive themes in the study of girls and women (M. Harris, 1989). Through various forms of literature,
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