Schoolgirls
Schoolgirls

Author: Peggy Orenstein

Publisher: Anchor

Published: 1995-09

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13:

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In 1990, the AAUW conducted a poll that highlighted how young girls lose their self-esteem as they reach adolescence. They emerge from adolescence with reduced expectations of life, and much less confidence in themselves and their abilities than boys have. Through anecdotes, Orenstein brings to life the findings of the AAUW study.

Teens Talk About Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
Teens Talk About Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence

Author: Jennifer Landau

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2017-12-15

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1508176612

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The teenage years are a period of enormous growth and change, and maintaining a positive self-image during this tumultuous time can be a challenge. In this thoughtful book, young adults will read real stories of teens dealing with issues such as the stinging criticism of their peers, stage fright, and the sense of isolation one can feel even in a large group of people. These heartfelt first-person accounts are sure to resonate with teens as they offer a way forward, whether by working through a fear, participating in volunteer work, or passing on hard-won wisdom to younger children.