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Female Empowerment Websites Are Great Resources For 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.

A number of sites are spotlighting gender stereotypes. They post articles about the obsession many girls have with their body image. They address issues like girls acquiescing to boys when it comes to leadership roles. There are discussions on the subject of girls becoming disinterested in math and science when they reach a certain age and why girls can be ambivalent about their sports abilities.

Some sites include sections devoted to changing clothing stereotypes. A lot of mothers are frustrated when they try to shop for their daughters and have mostly pink and purple frills to choose from. One mother had enough and started a site where mothers and daughters have more choices than drama queen and princess fashion.

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.

The role of advertising is an interesting focus. There is a site that addresses the power of advertising messages and how to recognize which ones are harmful and manipulative. This site is for those who want to learn how to recognize the methods advertisers use to manipulate young people. The purpose of the site is to empower girls and make them feel strong enough to resist these tactics.

Global outreach is the focus of other sites. There are those that target the lack of education women in many countries are receiving. Raising awareness about the implications of denying girls an adequate education is one of the goals. These sites redirect affected females to places with the resources to help them. The objective of the sites is to change the world into a place where every girl can get the same education as boys.

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.

Girls face many challenges in the world today. More and more women are stepping up to the plate to lend a hand to the younger generation. It's important for little girls to know that they can do and be whatever they want.




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