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Why Not Women?

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Men used to say women were too fragile, werent smart enough, and were too afraid. For centuries, women struggled to be heard. Women dealt with discrimination until they started to stand up for themselves. Our web-site will help people understand how women of the past affected the options women have today. Our web-site offers links to topics relating to women. Users will participate in games and activities to make the learning experience interactive and enjoyable. "Breaking the Ice" has about women whose achievements were first in their field. There are biographies of women from different categories. There are links to other web-sites for additional information. "Fighting for Rights" shows when influential women started demanding the right to vote in the 19th century. This link helps people understand the history of womens suffrage. "Self Esteem" will give young women the opportunity to think about who they are. Theyll be able to evaluate their self-esteem and be shown how to enhance their confidence so they can leave a mark on the world.