Tiffany is a fifth-grade girl who is not considered popular at her school. The most popular girls do not yet wear bras. According to Barrie Thorne, Tiffany would likely:
A) see wearing a bra as desirable
B) be proud to be the first to wear a bra
C) be embarrassed to be the first to wear a bra
D) not care, since fifth grade girls do not talk about their changing bodies

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According to Barrie Thorne's research, girls in this age group often experience social pressure to conform and avoid being different, especially in regards to their changing bodies. Tiffany would likely feel embarrassed to be the first to wear a bra if none of the popular girls were yet wearing them.

Tiffany Is a Fifth-Grade Girl Who Is Not Considered Popular