We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller. We say to girls: ‘you can have ambition, but not too much. You should aim to be successful, but not too successful. Otherwise, you will threaten the man.’ because I am female, I am expected to aspire to marriage. I am expected to make my life choices, always keeping in mind that marriage is the most important. Now, marriage can be a source of joy and love and mutual support, but why do we teach girls to aspire to marriage and we don’t teach boys the same? — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller. We say to girls: ‘you can have ambition, but not too much. You should aim to be successful, but not too successful. Otherwise, you will threaten the man.’ because I am female, I am expected to aspire to marriage. I am expected to make my life choices, always keeping in mind that marriage is the most important. Now, marriage can be a source of joy and love and mutual support, but why do we teach girls to aspire to marriage and we don’t teach boys the same? — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Throughout history, society has always perceived men to be the strong ones. With the many struggles women have endured through the years, it's no question that we've worked hard for our titles as strong, independent women of today.

Ladies, just look how far we’ve come in the last 100 years! We've fought blood, sweat and tears to get to where we are today. We may still have a long way to go, but we’re driven and motivated to carry on.

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