There's A Lot Of Information Available At Female Empowerment Websites Dedicated To 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.

Gender stereotypes are the focus of a lot of the sites. Young girls, and their mothers, will find articles that discuss the issues of body image obsessions and what it is that makes girls acquiesce to boys over leadership roles. They have discussions on the various reasons preteen girls lose interest in math and science. The ambivalence some girls have about being good at sports is another relevant topic.

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.

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.

There are a lot of challenges for young women in the world today. There are also a lot of possibilities and opportunities. More than ever women are coming together to help lift up the next generation of females.




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