It's 2014… you would expect sexism to be a thing of the past, but sadly it is still heavily prevalent around the world. That's why little reminders like Verizon's new "Inspire Her Mind" campaign are so important! Parents may not realize that by saying little things like "let your brother do that" or "don't get your dress dirty", they might be subliminally telling them that they must conform to society norms.
As a woman, I can definitely see how society pressures women away from science, engineering, manual labor and even medical jobs. How we treat children, especially young girls, impacts their entire lives. It really makes you wonder how small incidents impact the future. The campaign is a reminder that gender stereotypes start young and it's important to let kids know it's ok to be whoever they want to be.
Please SHARE this important message with everyone you know! Together, we can make the change for the future.
