Friday, June 1, 2018

Female Empowerment Websites Address Issues That Affect The Lives Of Young Girls

By Jessica King


There is so much focus today on women's issues, that it can seem like information overload. Still, in the news nearly every week, there is another prominent man accused of abuse of power. Female empowerment websites have flourished in the wake of all this, and many are focusing on the issues faced by young girls. The best of these offer solid advice and a place for women of all ages to express themselves and interact with each other safely and positively.

There are sites that focus on overturning gender stereotypes. They have articles that address body image obsession and why girls often seem to acquiesce to boys when it comes to taking leadership roles. There are honest discussions about the reasons many girls shy away from science and math at a certain age, and what it is about sports that makes many self-conscious.

You can find sites with clothing options for young girls. Many mothers get frustrated when they go shopping for their young daughters and are faced with a sea of pink and purple. One of these mothers started a clothing website that veers away from the traditional princess and drama queen mentality. Here mothers will find clothing that is bright, bold, and ready for the most adventurous little girls.

Middle school is tough. It is an awkward transitional time for many girls. One site takes on the challenge of middle school by pairing this age group with high school students. The older girls serve as mentors to the younger ones. This is a place where they can discuss such sensitive subjects as drinking, drugs, being nice, and the best way to communicate with parents. The stated purpose of the site is to build self-esteem, create leaders, and encourage community service.

Advertising messages have a lot of power. Its power is sometimes positive, but there is also a great deal of negativity and manipulation. There is a site that addresses how to recognize advertising designed to harm and manipulate. This site dedicates itself to empowering young girls enough that they are willing to stand up to this kind of mental abuse and point it out to others.

Some sites are more global than others. One such site focuses on education and the fact that, in many countries, girls are still denied access to formal education. Its goal is to raise awareness about this serious problem and direct those who might be suffering under this kind of oppression to valuable resources. Their mission is to work toward a world where all girls have the right, and access, to the same education as their male counterparts.

There are sites that advance the cause of women who have chosen science as their careers. At least one focuses specifically on encouraging women in the area of scientific research. Each year this one awards five postdoctoral researchers significant fellowship grants.

Young women in today's world face many challenges. More than ever before other women are lending a helping hand. They want future generations of little girls to feel confidant that anything is possible.




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