Smart Girls in Action!
Belle is proving once again that she’s more than just a beauty. Today was the official commencement of Belle’s new girl’s group “Smart Girls of Ever After”, an after school program where young girls of the land can go to learn about social justice issues and equality of the sexes.
“I believe that patience, understanding, and education are the keys to eradicating ignorance and sexism. We’ll be covering topics such as sexism in the media, self-esteem, sexuality and gender identity, and recognizing internalized misogyny. We have to show these girls that they don’t need a prince to rescue them!” Belle stated. “These girls need a safe and supportive learning environment and I intend to give them that.”
Way to go Belle! Spaces are already filling up. Glad to hear this girl means business.
Still, there is some backlash from the community. In fact, a few princesses are taking to the #Meninist movement. One of those princesses is none other than Snow White.
“I don’t agree with feminists, they’re just a bunch of angry and ungrateful women. They’re as bad as evil Stepmothers!” Snow gushed during out interview. “Just because Belle’s Prince was a glorified dog who IMPRISONED her doesn’t mean I shouldn’t be eternally grateful to my prince.”
Belle’s response? “Unfortunately this just shows how much work we have cut out for ourselves. It’s this kind of ignorance that us at Smart Girls are trying to fight.”
To learn more about Smart Girls of Ever After, drop by Belle’s Library at the Eastern Village.