self-esteem

Nearly half of Australian women would sacrifice a year of their life to meet society’s standards of beauty, new shocking research from Dove has revealed.

Negative gender stereotypes on social media pushes girls into a “feedback loop” that keeps them from accessing careers in STEM, a UNESCO report has found.

As an older woman, I’m no longer trying to fit into a mould, my authenticity makes me stronger. I now have the confidence that comes with age and experience.

Dr Trish Collins surveyed 722 children aged 6-12 to assess what values they held and how it impacted their opinions of themselves.