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Everything and the Girl

Ann Powers, Spin, November 1997

"Girls Rule" is more than just a cute T-shirt slogan; it's an increasing reality on the pop charts, playing fields, and TV and movie screens. But is Girl Power a revolutionary salvo for gender equality, or a marketing opportunity for soft-drink execs? Ann Powers reports.

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