Sentences with phrase «girl role models»

This lets us highlight shows that may appeal to youth who wish for strong women or girl role models in their lives,» she says.

Not exact matches

Mattel (mat), which has been greatly diversifying its Barbie range in recent years, earlier this week announced a series of dolls representing good role models for girls.

Having strong (living, breathing) female role models is a critical aspect of the goal of empowerment of women and girls.

The bottom line appears to be that the United Nations was unable to find a real life woman that would be able to champion the rights of ALL women on the issue of gender equality and the fight for their empowerment.The United Nations has decided that Wonder Woman is the role model that women and girls all round the world should look up to.

Her house model was Factory «it» girl Edie Sedgwick, who was known for her roles in Andy Warhol's avant - garde films, such as Chelsea Girls.

This is the problem with having (and condoning) a 16 year - old girl as a role model / obsession.

Society only recognizes male + female Stable couples, divorce etc is not recognized Boys look to father as role model, mother as role model on how women relate to men Girls look to mom as role model, dad as role model on how men relate to women S3x could or could not result in pregnancy, it was out of control of the couple

Thanks to her superpowers, Wonder Woman kicks a lot of male butt — it's a war, after all — but it's clear from the beginning that she's a goddess, not a girls - can - do - anything - boys - can - do «role model» (no spoilers here — the film drops hints early on that Diana is of divine parentage).

They just don't want to debase it by using it as a cheaper alternative to seeing a movie, or (for boys) as a way of asserting machismo in the absence of positive male role models, or (for girls) as a desperate ploy to hold on to a boyfriend — or any of the other sad, dead — end abuses of sex that become common whenever a society sheds its «repressed Victorianism.»

Here was Alyssa Rosenberg at the Washington Post claiming that the whole point of Wonder Woman is that she's a role model for prepubescent girls, a kind of «Fearless Girl» avant la statue: «[T] he movie... argues that it's... little girls all over the world who stand to gain if they can grow up free of the distorting influence of misogyny,» Rosenberg wrote, with a schoolmarm's didacticism.

Not only was giving back to the community a philosophy McClelland instilled in his company, but he himself served as a role model by actively supporting many charitable, business and community organizations including the St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix Mountain Preserve, the Boy Scouts of America, Boys & Girls Club, and Interfaith Ministries, among others.

«It's important for girls to have role models and know it's possible.»

«We believe the league will encourage many more young girls to get into and stay in football where they can see an elite structure at the very top of the game and the role models to inspire them.»

«I think our young people, especially our young girls, are our future and I know that I had great women help raise me and be role models, so now it's my turn and I'm excited,» said Wilson echoing the draftees.

Women are intrinsically better - suited to be role models of women / girls, and men are intrinsically better - suited to be role models of men / boys.

We have nothing against men or Dads, but we believe that providing Girls with role models that can relate to what they're going through as young women is essential to their character development.

Project Mc ² gives my girls 4 positive role models to watch.

Some of those cited reasons include: the lack of a male role model showing them how to potty, lower maturity level of boys versus girls, higher activity (fidgeting) level of boys, gender roles of standing up versus sitting down, and basic practicality for mothers with regards to those gender roles.

There is a world of difference between having friends that build a girl's self - esteem and have positive male role models in their own lives and having friends that don't bring those traits to the table.

Seeing such a young talented lady of course we wanted to know her advice for other girls who see her as a role model.

If they really want Barbie to be a role model for girls, couldn't they put her in realistic career clothing?

They need those role models to show them what girls can do.

This service introduces young girls to female role models like Florence Nightingale and Bessie Coleman through craft projects and stories that teach about their life and careers.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom, MBA urges parents to expose girls to all types of role models, not just the ones in the media

She has conducted numerous parenting workshops around the country on topics such as keeping kids safe from predators («live» and Internet), bullying, cyberbullying, raising nonviolent kids, sexting, anger management in kids, coping with back to school angst, how to avoid spoiling your kid, shaken baby syndrome, how to be a positive role model, teaching children how to be charitable, finding family time, girls and puberty, grand - parenting, holiday etiquette, traveling with kids, how to limit spending on your kids (particularly during the holidays), Halloween safety and money management.

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Fathers with daughters lose the chance to provide a positive male role model and help little girls grow up into confident, secure women.

But I still fretted over how I would raise her, what kind of role model I would be, whether I would take my own smugly written advice on the complexities surrounding girls» beauty, body image, education, achievement.

Each month's circle examines a real - life heroine: athletes, inventors, artists, and revolutionaries from around the world, strong role models for young girls to learn about and be inspired by.

Okorafor said she was buoyed by the global success of the summer box office hit «Wonder Woman» — the first superhero movie to star a woman since 2005 — with the character hailed as a new role model for girls and a break away from sexism in Hollywood.

With the late Benazir as her role model, the 16 - year - old girl from a rural town says she wants to become the prime minister of Pakistan.

Over his 20 - year career, Jeter provided timeless memories and served as a true role model for boys and girls.

Abbott denied «prudishness», instead simply arguing that girls should view Jessica Ennis as a more important role model than Paris Hilton.

I also find that when there are more role models for young girls to look up to, they are more likely to see themselves in that position.»

But I still wish I had a dad who was not only around but involved; another role model to teach me what my mom did her best to instil - values like hard work, integrity, responsibility and delayed gratification - all the things which give a child the foundation to envision a brighter future for themselves... That's why I try every day to be for Michelle and my girls what my father was not for my mother and me.»

The Young Women Engineer of the Year awards, which have been running for 39 years, are all about finding role models to get girls — and young people in general - excited about the possibilities of an engineering career.»

«The lack of inspirational engineering role models for girls is also part of the problem so we must make sure we show the next generation that engineering is an interesting and challenging career choice, which is why initiatives like our Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards are so important.»

She was attending the launch of «Inspiring Women in Scotland», whose aim is to bring together high - profile female role models and girls from state schools.

Stefanik can not call herself a role model to our young girls while continuing to support Donald Trump.»

BBC, women's sport and positive role models for girls» careers was excellent and unifying.

Margo Brouns of the University of Groningen said that women need role models to mentor and coach them throughout their careers, not just as young girls.

Yet, boys and young men rarely have the opportunity to observe and learn from male role models who protect and support the girls and women in their lives.»

Having more women in leadership positions on science faculty could also speed up the cycle, creating role models for girls and younger women.

One quarter of the girls saw feminine STEM role models: women wearing pastel - colored clothes and make - up, described as successful in math or science and fond of fashion magazines.

Like many girls interested in science, Marie Curie is a significant role model for me.

NASA and the Energy Department are teaming up on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 1 pm EST to host a Google + Hangout, showcasing women in STEM at NASA and Energy that are changing the world and addressing the serious shortage of women and girls engaged in STEM fields in the United States, and showcasing strong role models for students of all genders.

Feminine math and science role models demotivate young girls.

Here at mbg, we frequently write about issues with Barbie, and how she's not the best role model for young girls today.

I am proud to be a role model for girls and will be grateful for such opportunity

Boxing has helped me through some very tough times, I would love to be a role model for other younger girls in health fitness and Boxing,