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Jessica Grose

Jessica Grose is a freelance writer and editor and the author of the novel Sad Desk Salad (William Morrow).

articles/2013/04/24/the-misplaced-outrage-over-gwyneth-paltrow-s-bikinis-for-little-girls/130424-Grose-Girl-Bikinis-tease_ufod4i
Misplaced Outrage

Why Can’t Little Girls Wear Bikinis?

Gwyneth Paltrow is selling bikinis for girls ages 4 to 8 on her website—which has caused controversy. Jessica Grose on why the fear of ‘sexualizing’ kids is actually harmful.

Jessica Grose

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