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

By Jessica King


Today there is so much energy dedicated to the rights of women, it almost seems like information overload. Every day there is news of another scandal involving the misconduct of powerful men. This has caused a sharp rise in the female empowerment websites directed specifically at young girls. They are offering places where girls can go to get information and affirmation. They may target different subjects, but each one is a safe place with a positive message.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 is at least one site that was created to advance the cause of young women and science. This site is especially focused on encouraging female researchers in all areas of science. It awards fellowship grants to five postdoctoral researchers every year.

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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