How Long to Read Pleasures and Perils

How Long Does it Take to Read Pleasures and Perils?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 7 minutes to read Pleasures and Perils by Debra Curtis

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Pleasures and Perils follows a group of young girls living on Nevis, an island society in the Eastern Caribbean. In this provocative ethnography, Debra Curtis examines their sexuality in gripping detail: why do Nevisian girls engage in sexual activity at such young ages? Where is the line between coercion and consent? How does a desire for wealth affect a girl's sexual practices? Curtis shows that girls are often caught between conflicting discourses of Christian teachings about chastity, public health cautions about safe sex, and media enticements about consumer delights. Sexuality's...

How long is Pleasures and Perils?

Pleasures and Perils by Debra Curtis is 239 pages long, and a total of 61,901 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Pleasures and Perils Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 38 minutes to read Pleasures and Perils aloud.

What Reading Level is Pleasures and Perils?

Pleasures and Perils is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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