Saying no: a few words to young women about sex

United States, 1982

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Aimed at adolescent girls this film shows them how to cope with demands made by boys or men for sexual relations when they do not wish to participate. Highlights some standard manipulative responses by males to females when they are denied sex and indicates how girls should go about handling such responses in an assertive manner.

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Credits

director

Karen Crommie

producer

David Crommie

production company

Crommie and Crommie

Duration

00:16:55:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1982

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