Celebrating International Women’s Day

Studies have shown that girls as young as six are influenced by gender stereotypes, and that role models from the entertainment they choose can have a lasting effect. Rest assured, Netflix is home to girls who mean business and that’s something all kids can get behind! Whether it’s Violet’s quick wit, Elena’s activist mentality, or Deidra & Laney’s unorthodox thinking, there’s something for every girl to relate to. Strong female characters aren’t just important for girls, boys are also growing up with Eleven saving the crew and Tip showing that true friendship knows no bounds.

What does all of that mean?

It means that when the kids tune into some of their favourite shows they will be also learning that women (and girls) can kick ass. They can problem solve. They can do critical thinking. They can save the world. They can make decisions that directly affect their own body. They can rise up and lift those around them up as well. Because building walls and barriers, real or imaginary, will only stop us from succeeding as a whole, both men and women (and everything inbetween) need to break down the barriers and demand equality.