Girls' emancipation is not about fighting men. It's about fighting dependence. From mother, father, public opinion, the fear of what others will say. A girl should grow up to be a woman who decides for herself who to be, with whom to live, how to earn a living. But the path to emancipation is harder than for boys: stereotypes, overprotection, double standards get in the way. What is girls' emancipation It's the process of gaining independence, a voice, freedom of choice. In a broad sense, it means to stop being an "appendage" to a man or parents. It begins in childhood (I choose my dress), flourishes in adolescence (first dates, choosing a profession) and ends by 20-25 (financial independence, a family or its absence). An emancipated woman owes nothing to anyone. She can be a housewife if she wants to. She can be a CEO if she wants to. Her right to choose is not challenged by anyone. Why girls' emancipation is important An une emancipated girl risks falling into dependent relationships. She will tolerate abuse because "a man is the head of the family." She won't be able to leave a bad husband because she's afraid of poverty. She fears loneliness. She doesn't know how to pay taxes, take out a loan, open an individual enterprise. She lives by someone else's dictate: her mother, husband, boss. An emancipated woman is confident in herself. She can travel to another city alone, quit her job without fear, say "no" to harassment. She has a higher salary (studies show that the income of emancipated women is 30% higher). She has happier children. Stages of emancipation 3-5 years: "I can do it myself." A girl wants to choose her clothes, tie her bows. Don't force pink if she loves blue. 6-9 years: school. A girl should take responsibility for her grades herself (not the parents do the project). Domestic chores (clean up toys, set the table). 10-12 years: pre-adolescence. It's important not to criticize her appearance, not to impose diets. Teach her to say "no" (pee ... Read more