Adolescent Self-Esteem and the Societal Devaluation of Girls

Author

Stephanie Janelle Brown, Western Michigan University

Date of Defense

12-17-1998

Department

Educational Leadership, Research and Technology

First Advisor

Ralph Chandler, Public Affairs and Administration

Second Advisor

Gail Landberg, Women's Studies

Abstract

The past several decades have brought about an increased awareness among educators of the waning self-esteem of adolescent girls. This paper explores some of the reasons the self-esteem of girls drops so significantly and delves into the ways in which society devalues girls and women.

Recommended Citation

Brown, Stephanie Janelle, "Adolescent Self-Esteem and the Societal Devaluation of Girls" (1998). Honors Theses. 653.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/653

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