Cultural Self-image
Another factor that can affect self-esteem is a person's cultural identity. A well-rounded self-image can be developed through participatory activities that explore culture and other key issues, such as careers, academics, and cultural activities. A cultural self-image can be enhanced through cultural support groups that can provide direct instruction on cultural identity that include family members.
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Famous quotes containing the words cultural, self-image:
“Unfortunately there is still a cultural stereotype that it’s all right for girls to be affectionate but that once boys reach six or seven, they no longer need so much hugging and kissing. What this does is dissuade boys from expressing their natural feelings of tenderness and affection. It is important that we act affectionately with our sons as well as our daughters.”
—Stephanie Martson (20th century)
“A child’s self-image is more like a scrapbook than a single snapshot. As the child matures, the number and variety of images in that scrapbook may be far more important than any individual picture pasted inside it.”
—Lawrence Kutner (20th century)