It's a Girl's World takes us inside the tumultuous relationships of a clique of popular 10-year-old girls. Playground bullying captured on camera shows a disturbing picture of how these girls use their closest friendships to hurt each other--with shunning, whispering and mean looks--to win social power in the group. The program addresses the social aspect of poverty when the girls discuss their financial/socioeconomic circumstances. Meanwhile, their parents struggle through denial and disbelief as they become aware of the serious consequences of this behavior. By comparison, the tragic story of a 14-year-old girl is a stark reminder that social bullying can spiral out of control. Believing she had no other choice, Dawn-Marie Wesley killed herself after enduring months of rumors and verbal threats. This documentary shatters the myth that social bullying among girls is an acceptable part of growing up.

Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag. French language translation available on DVD354 entitled "Une affaire de filles." Also available in Streaming on NFB.ca.

Modules 1-4 of the interactive classroom version are suitable for grades 4 and up, especially for Grades 4-8. Modules 5-6 are intended for students 14 years and older due to language and mature content. 1 DVD & 3 CDs.