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Why do young girls feel they are held to different beauty standards than boys?

Girls as young as seven feel they are held to different beauty standards than boys, according to ...

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07.00 7 Aug 2024


Why do young girls feel they are held to different beauty standards than boys?


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07.00 7 Aug 2024


Girls as young as seven feel they are held to different beauty standards than boys, according to a survey by Girlguiding.   

The findings revealed that many young girls are becoming increasingly self-conscious about their looks and that a significant number are considering cosmetic procedures to fix their insecurities.  We discuss the findings with Psychotherapist and Author Stella O’Malley.


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