![]() Take matters into your own hands and step up to run for office, or to run the world, whichever. It’s a waste of time to wait to be invited, especially into politics. “I believe women and minorities often wait for permission to be invited to something we need to stop doing that.” - Rep. Women often get perceived as “dramatic” when they’re really just communicating their needs, but men usually aren’t framed this way when they ask for what they want and need. “It’s never overreacting to ask for what you want and need.” - Amy Poehler, actress, comedian, director, producer and writer This applies to both the individual woman and what we can accomplish when we come together as women. “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” - Michelle Obama, lawyer and former first lady of the United States Here, 20 girl power quotes worthy of a spot on any little girl’s (or boy’s) bedroom wall. Since every little boost counts, we’ve rounded up some words of wisdom from authors, actors, athletes, comedians, activists, musicians and politicians that will help girls empower themselves to defy gender expectations. ![]() And it’s easy for kids to let it seep into their everyday lives.įortunately, things are changing, but there’s still so much work to do - especially when it comes to leveling the playing field for girls. We see it everywhere: the baby clothes aisle where one side is pink and the other side blue, the toy store where the trucks and dinosaurs are kept separate from the dolls and art supplies, the tea parties that boys don’t get invited to and the baseball teams that girls get cut from. From the time we’re born, we’re taught that girls and boys are different. ![]()
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