Ms. Jackson, a middle school counselor, is concerned about the special problems girls face at adolescence. Consider the research evidence for gender differences in self-esteem at this period of development

Which of the following interventions would be most productive?
a. Restructure the curriculum to teach subjects from a feminist perspective in order to empower girls.
b. Respond more favorably to initiatives developed by girls in the school, giving them priority over boys' initiatives to redress past inequality.
c. Conduct group counseling sessions for all female students as a preventive intervention for eating disorders and depression.
d. Provide opportunities, modeling, and support for both girls and boys to select courses and activities that could be considered non-traditional with regard to gender.


d

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