About the Girls: life online

Teenage girls all over the country talk candidly to Catherine Carr about what it is like to be a young woman in 2026. They talk about the dangers online - from bullying to having their contact details leaked. They explain the pressure to perform a romantic version of ‘girlhood’ and the effort that takes.

‍Why we recommend it: It gives an honest insight into how the pressures, risks and expectations young women face online are shaping girlhood today.