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Essay / Women and gender roles: the evolution of women
Women are beginning to increase their self-esteem. According to Lindsey (2015), “girls tend to maintain their self-esteem despite negative messages” (p. 360). Some girls don't allow other people's opinions to influence how they feel about themselves. For example, when a stranger tries to criticize a woman's beliefs, appearance, or intelligence, she will be upset because she disagrees. More simply, some women are used to people thinking or talking negatively about them, so they often believe in themselves. Some women don't allow strangers to impact their self-esteem because it's not a personal relationship. Additionally, women often surround themselves with people who are confident, motivated, inspired, and comfortable with themselves, as this helps them boost their self-esteem. Overall, women should believe in themselves and be