Quote by Rita Rudner

Men are self-confident because they grow up identifying with super-heroes. Women have bad self-images because they grow up identifying with Barbie.

Men are self-confident because they grow up identifying with

Summary

This quote suggests that men tend to possess self-confidence as they grow up looking up to powerful and heroic male figures depicted as superheroes. In contrast, it implies that women often struggle with self-image issues due to their association with the idealized and unrealistic standards set by the doll, Barbie. It highlights how early role models and societal influences can have an impact on the developing self-perception and confidence of individuals, emphasizing the potential disparity between genders in this regard.

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By Rita Rudner

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