How to Be a Woman

synopsis

As the daughters of the baby boom reached adolescence, the American school system struggled to educate them on matters of sexual and social development - lessons that were not always being taught at home. To the teacher uncomfortable with such topics, classroom films were a godsend. Often corny, sometimes frightening, these cinematic life lessons provide a fascinating window to the hopes and fears of parents and educators in mid-century America. Thirteen short films are included and feature The Wonders of Reproduction, Attack, How To Make a Sandwich, and Improve Your Personality.