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A 3 page research paper that discusses the movie "Thirteen" and its portrayal of female adolescence, in relation to Bowen Family Systems Theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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have found it to be a significant factor in determining adolescent outcomes, "including educational performance and aspirations" (Lashbrook 747). A 2003 film "Thirteen," which was directed by Catherine Hardwicke for
Fox, offers audiences an insiders perspective on what it is like to be a 13-year-old girl in contemporary society. The peer pressure that the films protagonist faces leads her into
a spiraling decline that could have easily ruined decades of her life, if not its entirety. The film opens with Tracys first day of attending junior high. Tracy is
still transitioning into adolescence, as she is just beginning to abandon dolls and stuffed animals, as she embarks on the task identity differentiation (Murray). Some of the girls, such as
Evie, have already embraced adolescence, as they have adopted the trappings of what they perceive to be signs of sophisticated adult behavior, i.e., "body piercings" and "low-slung jeans" (Murray). In
order to fit in, Tracy remakes herself in the image of the popular girls, new make=up, hairstyle and more revealing clothes (Murray). Her parents are divorced and she lives with
her mother, who is a recovering addict (Murray). Her mother who is caught up in her own recovery does not recognize the warning signs of changes in Tracys behavior until
it is almost too late. However, the films ending suggests that Tracys mother has helped her get her life back on track. In a study conducted by Lashbrook that
examined the effects of peer pressure on teen behavior, a recurrent theme among the participants was the issue of social isolation (Lashbrook 747). In many instances, the participants, who were
young adults, recalled how fear of isolation motivated them to adopt behaviors known to have social and health risks, such as alcohol consumption and experimentation with sexuality (Lashbrook 747). This
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