Studies have shown that adolescent girls often receive less attention than their male counterparts, suffer from lower expectations and tend to experience lower self-esteem. By working alongside an adult mentor, girls have the opportunity to see firsthand the range of career opportunities that are available to them, and that work is an integral part of a woman's life. Take Our Daughters to Work Day is designed to address the sudden drop in self-esteem that many girls experience. Girls need extra support and attention to boost their confidence and to believe in themselves. Adolescent girls are twice as likely as boys to be depressed, and report that they are under far more stress than boys.
Girls tend to like or dislike themselves based on their physical appearance.
It is vital that girls be encouraged to focus on what they can do with their lives rather than how they look. Girls need to know that they are important enough to warrant attention. Of course, boys need mentoring and role models, too. To Work Day that address boys' needs. This innovative plan helps boys examine gender roles and explore attitudes about girls.