På väg mot frihet - unga kvinnors tankar om sig själva, livet och framtiden

Sammanfattning: The purpose of this essay was to examine and shed light on how girls in their late teens look upon themselves, their present situation and their future. The aim was also to show how they through different experiences have shaped and developed their identity. ¨ What is the girls point of view according to general ideals and norms directed to women, and what do they think about different characters, styles, opinions and behaviour? ¨ How do they perceive themselves and their possibilities in relation to boys? ¨ In what way has various events and experiences influenced their personal development and self-confidence? ¨ What are their plans and wishes in life and how do they relate to spirituality and a greater purpose in life? To answer these questions I gathered information about the subject through literature and completed an interview-study with seven girls in their nineteen’s. Tolerance and free choice was brought out as important values. The study showed a correlation between self-esteem and looks, and it brought out that social relations are important for self-confidence and personal development. The girls were optimistic regarding the future and together with work and family there’s a direction towards self-realisation.