a luxury not afforded to girls in impoverished areas who will most likely always have t fend for themselves in some way throughout their entire life. But, globally girlhood is considered precious. In some social contexts, a very romantic idea and phase of life. Girls are a precious commodity because of their position in society as children,. Their future reproductive contributions, and their rightful place as fellow human beings. They should be studied and considered separately because of the status they have been placed in as children, females, and many times impoverished by careless adults and societies.OPPORTUNITY AND GIRL'S DEVELOPMENTGirls throughout the world experience different levels of freedom and social opportunity. Western societies have given girls more freedom out of necessity and force. Western societies gained the full benefits of the Industrial Revolution, therefore boosting development of the societies. Once the US and European nations began to establish themselves, they were able to have the luxury of progressive and political movements in vast sectors of society. The women in these societies began to view the men reaping the benefits of a total social and economic movement and wanted their share. Therefore, they acted. Although there were and still are other social issues in these countries, women have been able to gain economic political, and educational autonomy. Women in other societies are moving towards this, but tradition and men's consistent power hold them back sometimes. Because of historically established social constraints and economic dependence upon patriarchal family structures, development has been slower in these countries.Many African nations are facing this issue of choice and opportunity. Choice is the key to development in all realms of society. Gender development does not necessarily meant that all women have to be advanced in all areas, only that women, or girls, must have the op...
