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Teach girls to question cultural norms from "summary" of Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Teach girls to question cultural norms. Do not be afraid to question cultural norms. Teach girls to question the idea that marriage is the ultimate goal for women. Teach them that it is okay to choose not to get married, if that is what they want. Teach girls to question the belief that a woman's worth is tied to her ability to bear children. Teach them that they are valuable regardless of whether or not they have children. Encourage girls to question the expectation that they should always be polite and accommodating. Teach them that it is okay to be assertive and to speak up for themselves. Teach girls to question the idea that they should always put others' needs before their own. Teach them that it is important to prioritize their own well-being and happiness. Teach girls to question the notion that they are responsible for managing men's emotions. Teach them that it is not their job to cater to men's needs at the expense of their own. Teach girls to question the belief that they should be submissiv...
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