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Best shows us that, while the prom is often trivialized, most kids take the prom seriously. The prom is a space where kids work through their understanding of authority, social class, gender norms, and multicultural schooling. Proms are more than just pictures and puffed sleeves--they are a mythic part of youth culture and, for better or worse, will always be a night to remember.Best, Amy is the author of 'Prom Night Youth, Schools, and Popular Culture' with ISBN 9780415924283 and ISBN 0415924286.
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