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People treat girls like they don't have the same amount of strength or power to do something.

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Stereotypes, by the way they talk dress, walk

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Get judged easier then guys.

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Girls get more rules

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Girls Encounter More Stressors and Respond More Strongly to Them, Becoming More Depressed
From the WebMD Archives

Feb. 7, 2007 -- Ever wonder why teenage girls can seem more stressed out and depressed than teenage boys? A new study sheds some light.

Teenage girls encounter more "stressors" in life, especially in their interpersonal relationships, than boys -- and they react more strongly to those pressures, accounting in part for their higher levels of depression, the study suggests.

"Girls are getting a double hit," says Benjamin L. Hankin, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, one of the study's researchers.

"They are experiencing more interpersonal stress, and when they experience more of the stress, they exhibit more depressive symptoms than boys do," he says.

For years, Hankin says, experts have known that by midpuberty -- age 13, or so -- more girls than boys experience depression.

But they have not been able to pinpoint why.

Other research has found that teenage girls report more stressors in life than do teenage boys, but researchers have disagreed on whether the girls react more strongly to stressors and become more depressed, Hankin says.

The Study

Hankins' study looked at 538 eighth and 10th-grade students, aged 13 to 18 (average age: 14.9), from 18 Chicago-area schools.

The students were asked to record their "worst event" of the day in their diaries every day for a week, at three different time points -- the study launch, and six and 12 months later.

The diary method is considered superior to research that asks students to recall stressors from the past, Hankin says; it tends to be more accurate.

Besides describing this "worst event," students said what made it so bad, and what they did in response.

"Worst events" included getting kicked out of school, failing a quiz, arguing with a parent, getting mad at a girlfriend or boyfriend, and other problems.

The researchers later evaluated how stressful the events were and classified them as interpersonal (involving interaction between the teen and another person -- such as family, peer, or romantic partner) or achievement (involving academics or athletic performance).

Hankin's team also looked at the boys' and girls' depressive symptoms and their self-reported use of alcohol.

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Interpersonal Stressors vs. Achievement Stressors

The girls reported more interpersonal stressors, while the boys had more achievement stressors.

"In an average week, the girls experienced twice as many interpersonal stressors as the boys did," Hankin says.

While the boys averaged 0.50 interpersonal stressors a week, the girls averaged one -- about twice as many.

However, the boys experienced 0.24 achievement stressors each week, while the girls reported just 0.16.

The girls were more adversely affected, too, Hankin found. For the same stressor, the girls reacted with more depression than the boys, Hankin says.

Looking at interpersonal stressors alone and the teens' reactions to them "explains 30% of why the girls are more depressed than the boys," Hankin says.

Genders respond in different ways to stress, the study also found.

"If there is a romantic fight between a boy and a girl, on average, a girl will respond with more depression," Hankin says. "A boy will go distract himself," Hankin says, perhaps playing basketball or doing some other activity.

No gender differences were found in the use of alcohol in response to stress.

Another Expert Weighs In

The study sheds light on some of the pathways that lead girls to become more depressed, says Karen D. Rudolph, PhD, associate professor of psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, who has researched the same topic.

It shows that "girls are experiencing more stress in their lives and react more strongly," she says.

Take-Home Messages

For parents of girls and boys entering puberty, Hankin has this advice: "Pay attention to what your child is experiencing at home and with relationships. Be available and supportive emotionally for your child."

Be aware, Rudolph adds, that "when things go wrong, girls may be interpreting it in a catastrophic way."

For example, an argument with a friend may be viewed as the end of a friendship. But parents can step in and suggest how to heal the relationship, she says.

Hankin's study is published in the January-February issue of Child Development.

He did the work while at the University of Illinois at Chicago with his University of Illinois co-researchers, Robin Mermelstein, PhD, and Linda Roesch, MA.

Sources

SOURCES: Benjamin L. Hankin, PhD, assistant professor of psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia. Hankin, B. Child Development, January-February 2007, vol. 78, pp 279-295. Karen D. Rudolph, PhD, associate professor of psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Do girls have a more difficult time growing up than boys?

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Why teenage girls have a tougher time growing up than boys... and are more likely to be sick

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Teenage girls are finding it tough growing up in Britain and are more likely to suffer with bad health compared with boys the same age, according to new research.

Evidence shows girls are more likely to skip meals in a bid to try and lose weight and often smoke and drink more alcohol than boys.

Research also suggests that twice as many girls are suffering with 'teenage angst' and as many as 900,000 say they are 'unhappy and depressed'.

The problem appears to be worse for young girls from lower economic backgrounds.

Girls are also more concerned about their appearance and the need to be perfect which is influenced by celebrity culture. They also feel more pressurised to lose their virginity early.

Some young women have also said they feel burdened by expectations they should try and carve out a career in more male-dominated environments.

The research was carried out by thinktank Demos and is due to be published in full on Good Friday.

Julia Margo, deputy director of the company told The Observer: ''Growing up has always been tough but our research shows that this generation of teenagers has more reason to wallow and fret than previous generations.

'It is definitely tougher to grow up in Britain as a girl, and it is harder having to do it now than it has been in recent years.'

The report said there are more than five million teenagers in Britain, half of which are girls.

More girls aged 14 to 15 said they often feel worthless, 'unhappy or depressed' or have a low self-esteem compared with boys.

The portion of girls who said they worthless more than usual was nearly twice as much as boys.

The number of teenage girls feeling 'not very happy' has nearly doubled in 2011 compared with last year and 2009.

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Why teenage girls have a tougher time growing up than boys... and are more likely to be sick

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Teenage girls are finding it tough growing up in Britain and are more likely to suffer with bad health compared with boys the same age, according to new research. Evidence shows girls are more likely to skip meals in a bid to try and lose weight and often smoke and drink more alcohol than boys.

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Why Girls Have It So Much Harder Than Guys, Written From A Man’s Perspective

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I read a fantastic column yesterday on our sister site, Post Grad Problems, about a hairy dude who got his back waxed. Props to you, guy. I, too, understand the goal of being as hairless as a Filipino child, especially around your disco stick. Personally, I think waxing should be mandatory. Body hair only belongs on '70s porn stars, old Greek men in wife beaters who accentuate their man boobs, and Robin Williams' knuckles. Fuck "curtains matching the drapes," we need to install hardwood flooring, betches.

But the article actually got me thinking in a different direction. I'm not sure if the author, who got his back waxed, did it for a girl (or guy) or did it for his own self-esteem, but frankly, my man, you're a little late to the party. You're in your twenties? Girls have been getting waxed since before high school. And before that, they started shaving their legs the minute the hair started growing. It's, like, once they hit their periods, girls are off to the motherfucking races when it comes to beauty regimens.

It is absolutely insane what girls do to "make themselves look beautiful" for men, especially when they already are beautiful and need to wake up and realize it. Girls wake up extra early to plan the outfits they probably dreamed up in their sleep, because, well, we don't all have a '90s iPad that picks out our clothes for us like Cher Horowitz had.

Once they find the outfit, it's on to the beauty regimen. You think showering is easy? Try showering with waist-length hair. Washing that shit takes HOURS. Drying? Even longer. Then, of course, once it's sort of dry, you have to straighten it. Then you put on your outfit and realize you hate it. You change it. Then you change it again. You change it one more time because the outfit you think is perfect now has a stain on it from the Honey Nut Cheerios you spilled on your blouse. FUCK! Now it's time for teeth: brush, floss, whiten...better whiten again, just in case! Tweeze the eyebrows and the nose hair, then once the hair and outfit are done, it's time for makeup. Perfect smile-it's you they're all waiting for! Isn't she lovely, this Hollywood girl?

Absolutely not. It's like putting on fucking warpaint: concealer, blush, powder, foundation, mascara, eye shadow. Fucking eye liner. Seriously. I couldn't think of anything worse or more scary than that. It's just too frightening to put something as SHARP AS A PENCIL NEAR YOUR EYES! Your GORGEOUS EYES!!! You only have two of them! At the end of all that, it's a miracle you don't look like Harry Crane from "Mad Men."

Peek-a-boo, EYE see you! Get it? Haha...eye patch.

And this is just to go to WORK. It's an average day at the office. Going out? Forget it. Walking around in a bodycon dress must be like wearing a Chinese Finger Trap, especially when you're rocking those fierce six-inch heels. I don't know how you ladies do it, honestly. It's fucking mental.

Guys have it easy. To quote the Messiah Yoncé, if she was a boy, she'd "roll out of bed in the morning, throw on what [she] wanted and go."

Here's the question I pose to you today, ladies of TSM: Why do women doll themselves up just to go out in public when men can just sit around the house in their tight, skimpy underwear until 10 minutes before they have to leave?

The double standard just fucking baffles me. I understand that looking fierce and flawless is empowering. Trust me, I KNOW. Glitter makes this bitch feel like she can take over the world, nahh mean? But why should the fact that a woman wants to take a day off, go to work without wearing makeup, put her hair in a ponytail, and wear glasses make her feel ugly? Why should she be judged for looking "frumpy"? Why must people judge that she was hungover-or worse? It's not fair. It's not fucking fair.

Guys should WANT to do the same things for their women. Wax their brows, their arms, their chests, their backs. (P.S.: JayTas, CALL ME.) Brush their teeth until they sparkle. Go to the gym and melt off that paunch. Do something with their hair. Get better cologne. Iron their clothes. Throw out their ratty T-shirts and "golf underwear." Maybe throw on a little concealer. Maybe blush? Who doesn't love a guy with rosy cheeks?

But more importantly, take the time to appreciate these women and understand what they do for men, just to impress them every fucking day.

Guys need to realize their girlfriends, fiancées, wives, friends, and so on are prizes to be won.

"Pretty hurts, we shine the light on whatever's worst
Perfection is a disease of a nation, pretty hurts, pretty hurts."

"Pretty Hurts." Thanks, Yoncé.

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Why Girls Have It So Much Harder Than Guys, Written From A Man's Perspective

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I read a fantastic column yesterday on our sister site, Post Grad Problems, about a hairy dude who got his back waxed. Props to you, guy. I, too, understand the goal of being as hairless as a Filipino child, especially around your disco stick. Personally, I think waxing should be mandatory.

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10 Reasons Why It’s Harder Being A Girl Than Being A Guy (From A Guy’s Perspective)Jayson Flores View Comments 

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1. Cat calling is a real thing.

I have always felt simultaneously ready to fight, and ready to hide, when people have shouted insults at me as they drove by. They almost always catch you off guard, and make you jump, which really grinds my gears. However, I can't imagine how I'd feel if people yelled out sexually explicit things at me, whistled at me, or made crude comments my way as they drove by. It is terrible that having to deal with this has become a reality for many women.

2. The pressure to have children has always seemed so mortifying to me.

Why is everyone in such a rush for ladies to do something that will ultimately change their life forever? Pushing this off is enough to make some traditional families crazy, but God forbid a woman ever says she doesn't want children and people seem mortified. Can someone please explain that? It's not like we lack human beings on this Earth.

3. Childbirth itself.

The first thing that pops into my head when I think of childbirth is the iconic scene from Alien when the creature bursts from the man's stomach. It hurts, you can die from it, and it dramatically alters your body. Need I say more? Bless women for keeping the human race going.

4. The female slut vs. the male player double standard.

I don't need to elaborate. We've all heard it, but it never ceases to blow my mind. I've had men try to explain the "logic" of it. One particular explanation went, "Women are like a cup of water, and when they have sex, it's like someone spitting in the water. Would you want to drink that water after everyone else has put their germs in it?" My response: "If women are like a cup of water, then men are like a straw, and I sure as hell wouldn't want to drink from a straw that has been used in cups of water all over the place."

5. When it comes to video games there are significantly more male characters to choose from.

I'd be offended if I didn't feel like my sex was represented in the gaming industry (although we should all be offended when equal representation is not reached). Sometimes you want to play as a character that you can wholly relate to. I'm not saying that women can't ever relate to male characters. It just seems a bit unfair that they have to pick male characters, by default, so often.

6. Doing makeup is a complicated art form.

I've used makeup a few times in my life (mostly to cover up hickeys from overly aggressive/hungry guys), and it is hella hard. Obviously not all women use makeup, but for those who do, I give you all the credit in the world, because it is hard...

7. But shaving is the worst of all.

There's a societal expectation that women should be hairless and smooth. I myself prefer to be smooth, and have attempted to live the hair-free lifestyle. Between razor bumps, the cost of all the products, the mess, and the time it takes I quickly realized that it takes a true champion to keep the hair away.

8. There are too many options for shopping.

Sometimes I wish that I had more stores to shop at for clothes in the mall, but I find solace in the fact that I still have money in my wallet at the end of the day. Stores like Forever 21 and H&M are wonderlands of clothing, with roughly 80% of the store dedicated to the female population. Sure, having all the options seems awesome. But the temptation to spend your money is greater, and settling on something is much more difficult. I'm done shopping in the little boy's section of Forever 21 in 2 minutes. My girl friends take at least 20 minutes, because the store is friggin' huge.

9. The monthly "gift" that keeps on giving.

As a guy I honestly can't imagine having to deal with this every month. Like, I seriously can't. I can go a few months without getting sick, whereas women have to prepare for unpleasantness every single month, until they hit menopause...and then that is another, different torturous story.

10. The impossible-to-attain beauty standards.

The general archetype for female beauty in this country is full lips, a tiny waist, a big butt (but not too big), big breasts, a flat stomach, a full head of long hair, slender arms, and perfect skin. But you're supposed to make it look flawless and completely natural. Men don't really understand all the work that it takes to meet these standards, because they constantly knock on women for taking long to get ready. If only they knew how difficult it really is.

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10 Reasons Why It's Harder Being A Girl Than Being A Guy (From A Guy's Perspective)

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I have always felt simultaneously ready to fight, and ready to hide, when people have shouted insults at me as they drove by. They almost always catch you off guard, and make you jump, which really grinds my gears.