When a little boy asserts himself, he's called a
“leader.” Yet when a little girl does the same, she risks being branded
“bossy.” Words like bossy send a message: don't raise your hand or speak up. By
middle school, girls are less interested in leading than boys—a trend that
continues into adulthood. Together we can encourage girls to lead.
As part of Ban Bossy, Girl Scouts of the USA and LeanIn.org have teamed up in
partnership with Lifetime television to create a PSA featuring Beyoncé, Jane
Lynch, Condoleezza Rice, Diane von Furstenberg, Garner and others that points
out that girls are discouraged from taking leadership roles because of labeling
and name-calling.
Find out more and Pledge to Ban Bossy today!