"The Girlchild"
From when I was a young child, this term surrounded my social consciousness as the most important matter of our time.
There was fighting against their rapes, against their lack of recognition, against their lack of opportunity, against constant abuse and neglect. Everyday I would hear and see motivational quotes and messages, aimed at them. Telling them to be strong. To be brave. That they were treasures.
And then one day I wondered. Why was no-one talking about the boys? The men. Of whatever age and status.