Empowering Each Other: High School Girls Creating a Community of Support

"We don't have to hold ourselves to these amazing standards. And I think with our club, we just mostly want a community where we can be like, hey, I'm not alone. I'm not having these feelings alone, I'm not feeling judged alone. We can all help support each other and have these shared feelings and talk about it and be like, hey, I don't have to be this way or this way because someone wants me to be that way. I can just be. Eleanor McGuirt and Avery Simon are juniors at Maldin High School and the co-founders of the Young Women's Forum, a club that provides support and activism for teenage girls.Eleanor and Avery, two friends since freshman year, sought to start a club to discuss the stigmas and challenges women face on their campus. Through the course of their journey, they encountered resistance from their peers and administration, but eventually secured a club and a space for women to openly discuss their experiences and feelings. With the help of an understanding teacher, they created a safe and open space for girls to talk and share. Their desire is to break down the stereotypes and pressures surrounding women in our society.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How do stereotypes and societal roles contribute to gender inequality?2. Some of the challenges facing young women today and the importance of listening to break down barriers.3. How can we create a safe space for young people to share their thoughts and feelings?Other episodes you might enjoy:Empowering a Better World: A Conversation with Sages and Seekers Boomers-Millennials-GenZ: Bridging Generational GapsConnect with me:[email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/heyboomerpodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/heyboomerpodcastYouTube: https://https://www.youtube.com/c/HeyBoomerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-green-cpc-heyboomerlive/------------------------------------Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://hey-boomer.captivate.fm