May 16--SCHENECTADY -- Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region recently marked Girls' Rights Week, which included a series of workshops designed to address day-to-day pressures and stereotypes that girls encounter as well as chances to explore perceptions of beauty and self-image.
Workshop participants discussed the pressures girls face regarding self image, confidence and goals. The workshops acknowledged findings from The Supergirl Dilemma, a research report from Girls Inc. on the mounting pressure of expectations for girls today.
At a young age, "Supergirls" are expected to be everything to everyone at all times, according to the study, which generated …
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