Young Women and Self Esteem
Studies have shown that females develop at about the same rate as males, until they reach adolescence. It is then that females’ self esteem plummets.
By focusing on young women and their self esteem, this program’s aim is to promote the values of equality and fairness. The arts and education are the tools used in this program to build self esteem. It is through the arts and education that possibilities are open to individuals, regardless of race, gender or class, to become productive citizens, to develop their talents and to realize their aspirations.