Monday, May 28, 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.

The middle school years can be challenging for kids and parents. There is a site that faces this challenge head on by pairing preteen girls with high school girls, who act as mentors. On this site there are weekly discussion topics on such sensitive subjects as talking to your parents, doing drugs, underage drinking, and why girls are pressured to be nice. The purpose of the site is to encourage community service, build self-esteem, and promote leadership skills.

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.

A lot of sites are global in their reach. There are several that focus on education and the areas of the world where girls are still being denied the right to a formal education. This site is raising awareness on the issue and provides resources for those who are affected by this type of oppression. They have a mission of reaching a global goal where all girls can freely and safely access 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.

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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