Oklahoma Girls State was the experience of a lifetime. I made lifelong friends, I abandoned my comfort zone, I learned so much about our great nation, and I was pleasantly surprised by what the program did for me personally. However, the one thing I noticed was that some girls didn’t have as enjoyable of an experience as I did due to the fact that they are exceptional leaders in a way that wasn’t appreciated at Girls State as much as it could have been. I believe that finding a way to help the girls who weren’t as bold have a better experience could enhance the program by a landslide. Girls State was a place where girls who were convincing speakers and political prodigies seemed to thrive, but girls who weren’t as outgoing seemed to slip through …show more content…
Serving on the court was an incredible experience and was a place where girls who didn’t want to be in the spotlight could get more involved. Since the judges were chosen on writing as opposed to speaking, it allowed girls who weren’t the best public speakers, but still had a lot to offer, could let their light shine. However, there was a very limited number of judge positions. I believe that expanding opportunities such as this could allow Girls State to reach to more girls and enhance the overall experience for many. The addition of other roles could also be a way to help get more girls involved. One way to do this could be through organized campaign committees. This could allow girls to express their ideas and views to the candidates while helping the candidates get their name out and make an impression on their fellow Girls Staters. These committees could help make campaign posters and visit cities on behalf of their candidate, all while meeting new people and forming new friendships. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my Girls State experience, and I would love to return as a Junior Counselor. I would like to help girls gain confidence to step out of their comfort zones, whether that would include running for a state office or just branching out and meeting new people. As a junior counselor, I would love to help the girls who don’t enjoy the spotlight still have an experience that they won’t
In the 1960s, Girls Inc. focused on homemaking skills, with the hopes of turning the girls into exceptional young ladies. Then in the 1970’s, a new executive director came on board and took a critical look at the organization’s mission of educating girls into...
Being in the top ten ranking for academics in my school gave me the opportunity to interview for California Girls State. Out of the five girls who were given an interview, I was the only one chosen to attend and represent my city of Gonzales. My plethora amount of well rounded participation in several clubs, programs, and volunteer work impressed all the interviewers which made me the most qualified delegate of my school. However, at California Girls State, the top girls representing their school or city from all over California attended. No girl there was better than the other because on paper we were all president of clubs, all had a mass amount of volunteer work, and all had high GPAs. The intense competition of running for office at California Girls State was more than
...l to be the best that they can be through Girls Scouts of the U.S.A. We have to insure that we can be an organization that people can look up to and be proud of.
. In Montana in 1980, females accounted for half of enrollment in only one high school
The girls had the opportunity to interact with many of the legislators, discussing House Bills, and sharing perspectives. By talking one-on-one with representatives, the young women realized how down-to-earth the state reps are. Many of them are school administrators, farmers, or small business owners, advocating for the wellbeing of their constituents and state. Hearing each of the legislator’s journeys to the capital, in the face of adversity
women started serving on school boards and local bodies, and more women began to become
I look forward to attending graduate school for school counseling. Attending the University of North Carolina will allow me the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to aid students facing a variety of difficult situations. I am ready to take the next step in my career as a school counselor.
The title of this TED Talk is "Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection", and it was given in 2016 by Reshma Saujani. This video would be good for counselors to share with parents, educators, and classrooms of children to encourage girls to participate in gifted programs. While she speaks specifically to her work in the STEM field, her message is for girls to dream big regardless of their interests, and to not just play it safe their whole lives. Saujani begins with an anecdote about her leap of faith to run for Congress; she didn't win, in fact, she only received nineteen percent of the votes, but she believes her true failure is that this was the first time in 33 years that she bravely took a chance. She continues to say that girls are raised
Women’s equality has made huge advancements in the United States in the past decade. One of the most influential persons to the movement has been a woman named Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ruth faced gender discrimination many times throughout her career and worked hard to ensure that discrimination based on a person’s gender would be eliminated for future generations. Ginsburg not only worked to fight for women’s equality but fought for the rights of men, as well, in order to show that equality was a human right’s issue and not just a problem that women faced. Though she faced hardships and discrimination, Ruth never stopped working and thanks to her equality is a much closer reality than it was fifty years ago. When Ruth first started her journey in law, women were practically unheard of as lawyers; now three women sit on the bench of the highest court in the nation.
The underrepresentation of female’s interests and values is a global phenomenon as there is no country where women are equally represented on all levels of government. Since most women in the Western World gained the right to vote, there is no area of human life or development sector which is immune from the impact of inequitable gender relations. The central thesis of this paper is that women’s underrepresentation in elected office creates serious problems. This paper begins by analysing the key barriers of women to get into politics, especially into leading positions. It will then go on to the argument that women have special interests and needs, and that male politicians cannot represent those concerns adequately. Additionally, this paper describes further problems in today’s political world, such as women’s identification with
The government shows no sign of trying to encourage more women to run for office. There is evidence that shows that the media might be working in their favor and discouraging women who are considering running for high-ranking positions in the United States government. Even though many Americans feel that Donald Trump is the subject of many news sources' unfriendly bias, his ideals have often come front and center in the media. Many of these ideals are discriminatory towards women, and many of his supporters agree with these toxic ideals. Recently, there was a case where a media outlet showcased some of Donald Trump’s views on many touchy issues in the election.
About eight decades ago, the United States Constitution granted American women the right to vote. During the same era, only men ran for office and decided what is best for American citizens. Many females in the world today are becoming politicians. Today, many women will consider running for local offices in their communities. The “Women Rights” article states “women were excluded from the electoral process for more than 140 years”. The “Women Rights” article also states that women did not have the opportunity to attend college. Women in their communities are considering running for president, commissioner, secretary, etc. American citizens will decide who should hold office. The three reasons why I believe women should consider politics are
"Girl Scouts: Year of the Girl - The Day to Get Involved." Girl Scouts of the United
A women's role has changed tremendously and is making its greatest impact in our society today. Many years ago, women's contribution to society was limited and controlled by men. Women are standing tall and are playing a major role in many important areas. Women's role has changed at an accelerating rate and have part in areas such as Politics, Professional Training Jobs, Medicine,Business and Law. Formerly they were not part of any political matter, but they have advanced in many aspects. For example, women have attained power and have been growing in political office.