Female Empowerment Websites Are Great Resources For 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.

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.

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 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.

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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