SELF-AWARENESS, SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND EFFECTS OF SELF ESTEEM IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The first step towards understanding yourself is knowing who you are as a person, Interestingly, it can be difficult to accept that we don't really know much about ourselves, even though we may think we do. This means it is important to take an "inventory of your abilities and life experiences before you move ahead, identifying those traits that help you define who you are. People make decisions and act in certain ways based on their beliefs, emotions. and biases. Understanding the origin of everything is crucial for one to be successful in life, they say "confuse is the natural consequence of ignorance" and that seems corrects in many situations.
Before you can do anything else. you need to know what your values and beliefs are. For that, you may need to answer questions such as • Why do we cling to the values we believe in? Why do we Choose one thing over another? The answers to these questions tie in understanding who you are as a person, Beliefs are shaped by a variety of interacting factors and that includes your upbringing or prior experiences, the environment you live in, friends, teachers. family members. availability of positive role models etc. importantly, self-aware individuals are better at comprehending the origins of their ideas and beliefs, and that could strengthen their beliefs by triggering the formation of new ideas and identities. Thus, your beliefs and values may serve as a necessary condition for the achievement of your goals in life. if properly set and pursued.
In the same way. self-esteem and self-confidence are often used interchangeably; however, they actually have different meaning and aim. Interestingly, they may au be as a result of self-awareness, but they may differ in terms of how they influence your physical. emotional and 'psychological growth. They are therefore products or a person being in relationship with others and his/her environment.
the truth is that. not everyone is born with an inbuilt sense of self-confidence and other self-defeating though tendencies. Sometimes it can be hard to develop confidence. because personal experiences. having caused you to Jose confidence. There are a couple of 'handy. things you can do to build your confidence. Some of them are just little to your frame of mind, and others are things you have to work on, for a bit longer to make familiar habits.
Often, adolescent girls tend to, ordinarily, show lower self-esteem compared to boys. They are also likely to engage in negative assessments of their physical characteristics and intellectual abilities than boys. That could explain the high incident rate of suicide attempts. cases of depression and eating disorders among girls. Unfortunately. the media has been identified as one major contributor to the development of these negative beliefs and that is possible by the manner ideal qualities are portrayed as desirable to •embrace. The problem of an inability to develop self-management techniques to effectively deal with various challenges. like human traffickers, is because they (traffickers) understand the psychological and emotional vulnerability of young people. Victims of human trafficking could suffer from psychological manipulation and abuse from traffickers. In order to control their victims, traffickers use a variety of emotionally destructive techniques, undermining the confidence and self-worth of their victims, and verbally abusing and isolating them to create a pervasive sense of helplessness.
Among women who have survived trafficking, there are increased rates of anxiety and stress disorders, disassociation, depression, personality disorders, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation.
and poor interpersonal relationships. Worse, victims of human trafficking Have often been robbed of their identities, had their self-esteem demolished, and already experienced physical and psychological abuse before they became victims of human traffickers. Once they leave their traffickers, survivors have a variety of immediate, short-, and long-term needs that must be addressed to help promote resiliency while they are reintegrating into the community. Use the above case study to answer the following questions.
1.9) Low self esteem may enable sexual abuse evaluate how self esteem could impact on the ability of the youth to deal with sexual abuse taking place in their school premises.
1.10) Now that the challenges related to low self esteem have been explored recommend one way in which Grade 10 learners could effectively deal with sexual abuse at school. In your answer also indicate how that could ensure their continued safety.
1.9) Low self-esteem can have a significant impact on a youth's ability to deal with sexual abuse in their school premises. Individuals with low self-esteem may lack the confidence and assertiveness to speak up and report the abuse, may blame themselves for the abuse, or may even believe they deserve the abuse. They may also be more vulnerable to manipulation and coercion by abusers. This can create a cycle of abuse and perpetuate the issue.
1.10) One way Grade 10 learners could effectively deal with sexual abuse at school is by promoting self-esteem and empowerment among themselves. This can be done through workshops, seminars, or support groups that focus on building self-confidence, assertiveness, and boundaries. By empowering themselves and each other, students can feel more confident in speaking up about any incidents of sexual abuse, seeking help from authorities or trusted adults, and taking action to protect themselves and others. This can also create a supportive environment where students can encourage each other to report abuse, seek help, and ensure their continued safety.