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In a sea full of bright pink toys, it can be hard to find gifts for the girl in your life that defy stereotypes. But this holiday season, there are some great options if you’re looking for empowering gifts for girls.
What makes a gift empowering? I think that depends on the person. But mostly, if you avoid cookie cutter gifts and shop for the girl you know — as opposed to just girl — you’ll find something great.
Another thing that makes a gift empowering is that it’s aspirational in some way — it gives the girl receiving it an example of someone who did great things. An empowering gift will help inspire its recipient to reach for the stars and dream big, while giving them a real life example of what is possible when women take action. It’s hard to be what you can’t see, and there are examples of amazing women throughout history, if you know where to look.
Buying girls gifts that don’t fall into lazy or tired tropes is easier said than done, but thankfully there are companies stepping up to give us more options than ever before. A Mighty Girl does a great job at compiling these lists, but hey, so do I.
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Frida Kahlo Socks
Frida Kahlo Socks, $8, Sock Drawer
These Frida socks are great for the young art lover in your life.
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Ms. Marvel Comic Book
Ms. Marvel, $12, Amazon
The new Ms. Marvel is the first Muslim, Pakistani-American superhero. What could be more badass than that?
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