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That is a broad generalization and borderline sexist. Not all overweight women have low-self esteem. Some overweight women might have more self esteem than certain "fit" women, or overweight men, or skinny men, you name it. Self esteem is not linked to body size it is dependent of numerous circumstances. While every person will have there own reasons for low self esteem, an overweight woman might have feelings of dislike of their body size causing a lack of confidence

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What is high and low self esteem?

Self-Esteem is like a Confidence in yourself. High Self-Esteem is when your very Confident in yourself. Low Self-Esteem is when you have less Confidence in yourself. For example: You need High Self-Esteem to have better chances with Women. (NOTE: This is not Entirely true! Some women enjoy the cute shy man, or the Sweet thoughtful man. ALL WOMEN ARE DIFFERENT!)


Is self esteem hyphenated?

Yes, "self-esteem" is hyphenated when used as a compound adjective, such as "low self-esteem."


Janna has low self-esteem because she is often teased for being overweight Appreciating the complexity of Janna's difficulties requires?

Understanding the impact of societal beauty standards on body image, acknowledging the emotional toll of constant teasing, and recognizing the importance of self-compassion and support in overcoming low self-esteem.


Why do girls have low self esteem?

Girls have low self esteem,because they feel themselves dependent upon men in some way.They think that men are superior to them.further married women consider their husband as "THE HEAD",or"KING OF THE FAMILY".our older generation have really pushed women to retain this mentality .Although it is so ,there are some women who overcame their low self esteem and identified themselves as an "ESTEEMED VESSEL" before men.They are the existing source of hope and role model for the "under esteemed"


Does low self esteem occur mainly for females or males?

Both males and females have low self-esteem; however, women tend to have lower self-esteem. They are concerned over their weight, prettiness, make-up, etc. So, even though both genders experience it, it is more prominent in females.

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What type and how much food does a person with low self-esteem eat on a daily basis?

It all depends WHY the persons self-esteem is low. If it is low for being called "Overweight" then they will try not to eat until they get really hungry. Or, they eat to drwn out their sorrow-- that is also used for any other low-self esteem causing reason.


Can women cause men to have low self esteem?

Yep. You try to come home to ramen noodles and see how your self esteem is.


What is high and low self esteem?

Self-Esteem is like a Confidence in yourself. High Self-Esteem is when your very Confident in yourself. Low Self-Esteem is when you have less Confidence in yourself. For example: You need High Self-Esteem to have better chances with Women. (NOTE: This is not Entirely true! Some women enjoy the cute shy man, or the Sweet thoughtful man. ALL WOMEN ARE DIFFERENT!)


Why do i have low self esteem around other women my age or when there knock outs I wish it didn't bother me I want to over come it?

Low self-esteem develops internally. To over come low self-esteem learn to love you the way you are and know that your looks have value.


Is self esteem hyphenated?

Yes, "self-esteem" is hyphenated when used as a compound adjective, such as "low self-esteem."


Janna has low self-esteem because she is often teased for being overweight Appreciating the complexity of Janna's difficulties requires?

Understanding the impact of societal beauty standards on body image, acknowledging the emotional toll of constant teasing, and recognizing the importance of self-compassion and support in overcoming low self-esteem.


Why are you so insecure about your boyfriend and other women?

You either have low self-esteem or he has cheated on you and you don't trust him.


Why do girls have low self esteem?

Girls have low self esteem,because they feel themselves dependent upon men in some way.They think that men are superior to them.further married women consider their husband as "THE HEAD",or"KING OF THE FAMILY".our older generation have really pushed women to retain this mentality .Although it is so ,there are some women who overcame their low self esteem and identified themselves as an "ESTEEMED VESSEL" before men.They are the existing source of hope and role model for the "under esteemed"


-What does low self esteem?

emotional health, self-esteem emcompasses both self-confidence and self-acceptance.


Does low self esteem occur mainly for females or males?

Both males and females have low self-esteem; however, women tend to have lower self-esteem. They are concerned over their weight, prettiness, make-up, etc. So, even though both genders experience it, it is more prominent in females.


Do women with low self esteems endure spousal abuse longer than women with high self esteem?

yes because woman with higher self esteem can walk away because they no they are to good to be put down like that while woman with low selfesteem are made to think of themselves as what they are called to be put down


True addicted people have low self-esteem?

It is true that many people who suffer from an addiction also suffer from low self-esteem. Low self-esteem can lead to a number of problems including unhealthy relationships.