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.

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.

Clothes are a big part of a lot of little girls' lives. Mothers get frustrated on shopping sprees when all they have to choose from are purple and pink frilly costumes designed to encourage the princess and drama queen mentality. One mother did something about it. She started a website offering bold, bright clothes for girls that are play proof and perfect for even the most adventurous.

The middle school years can be hard. This is a transitional time for both boys and girls. There is a site that addresses some of the preteen issues by pairing high school students with younger girls. The older ones serve as mentors. Each week serious topics like drugs, underage drinking, communicating with parents, and the pressure to be nice are discussed. The stated goal of the site is to create leaders, encourage community service, and build self-esteem.

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.

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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