Quotation 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.

Rita Rudner

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Rita Rudner suggests that boys develop strong confidence by imagining themselves as powerful and heroic figures, while girls often feel insecure because they compare themselves to unrealistic, idealized dolls. This contrast highlights how early role models influence how men and women view their own worth.

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