Why Females Develop a Low Self-esteem when Neglected Over 40% of girls have self-confidence when they are 6th-grade, but this number plummets down to about 12% by the time they are in 10th-grade (Paquette). Girls are more likely to perform better than boys when they begin schooling. This potential gradually gets overshadowed by numerous life concerns as girls continue to grow up. Their academic levels slowly drop, and they soon start focusing on pleasing the society. Although all human beings are naturally social, ladies tend to have a stronger desire to be loved and respected than men. Girls who feel that the society does not give them enough attention always end up suffering from low-self esteem and consequently, depression. In an attempt
…show more content…
However, someone who fails to attain a certain level of desired attention will retract from people and spend time alone. Researchers associate this habit with a feeling of insufficiency, where one feels that they are lesser important than the rest, or they do not have anything to offer (Cusworth 103). In the book, "Bluest Eye," Pecola believes that she is not attractive enough because she is not black and does not have the bluest eyes. It gives her a low self-esteem because she feels like she is not good enough to attract attention. Apart from her friends who make fun of her skin color, her mother further worsens the situation by calling her names. In one instance, her mother shouted, "I 'd rather raise pigs than some nasty girls. Lest I can slaughter them" (Morrison 29). Such utterances from a mother have a great impact on one 's esteem. They can easily make one to feel overwhelmed by the world that is beyond their control. Although this feeling is less common in young girls, the memory of childhood compounded by daily experiences contribute a lot to a low self-esteem among teenage and grown-up ladies who feel …show more content…
Paquette argues that the problem of sexuality should be countered right from school. Teachers and counselor should help kids grow with confidence and resilience. This can be achieved through helping children understand and appreciate each other’s differences and abilities. Girls should grow knowing that they are as good as boys; they too have the capacity to excel in life. The Canadian Women Foundation, in Canada, has come up with a program for helping adolescent girls develop resilience and grow with confidence without having to worry about things such as how boys look at them, or how their body looks. Girls are taught to have dignity and develop intangible values that are way better than a slim and sexy body. Cusworth reports that this program has helped over 94% of girls who have gone through it to gain confidence and improve the quality of their life (32). The girls said that they feel a stronger sense of belonging after going through the program and that they are now able to handle bullying. Parents also reported having witnessed an increased level of cheerfulness and physical activity from their
However, someone who fails to attain a certain level of desired attention will retract from people and spend time alone. Researchers associate this habit with a feeling of insufficiency, where one feels that they are lesser important than the rest, or they do not have anything to offer (Cusworth 103). In the book, "Bluest Eye," Pecola believes that she is not attractive enough because she is not black and does not have the bluest eyes. It gives her a low self-esteem because she feels like she is not good enough to attract attention. Apart from her friends who make fun of her skin color, her mother further worsens the situation by calling her names. In one instance, her mother shouted, "I 'd rather raise pigs than some nasty girls. Lest I can slaughter them" (Morrison 29). Such utterances from a mother have a great impact on one 's esteem. They can easily make one to feel overwhelmed by the world that is beyond their control. Although this feeling is less common in young girls, the memory of childhood compounded by daily experiences contribute a lot to a low self-esteem among teenage and grown-up ladies who feel …show more content…
Paquette argues that the problem of sexuality should be countered right from school. Teachers and counselor should help kids grow with confidence and resilience. This can be achieved through helping children understand and appreciate each other’s differences and abilities. Girls should grow knowing that they are as good as boys; they too have the capacity to excel in life. The Canadian Women Foundation, in Canada, has come up with a program for helping adolescent girls develop resilience and grow with confidence without having to worry about things such as how boys look at them, or how their body looks. Girls are taught to have dignity and develop intangible values that are way better than a slim and sexy body. Cusworth reports that this program has helped over 94% of girls who have gone through it to gain confidence and improve the quality of their life (32). The girls said that they feel a stronger sense of belonging after going through the program and that they are now able to handle bullying. Parents also reported having witnessed an increased level of cheerfulness and physical activity from their