In the "5 Key Components of Exploitation" one of the vulnerabilities listed was devaluation of the girl child. Devaluation of women takes many forms and shapes; unequal pay, objectification, limited opportunities. 

I did not truly understand the extent of the problem until I saw the documentary "It's a Girl." 

This three minute trailer will give you a glimpse of the extreme attitudes that exist toward females around the world and provide a more complete understanding of how Devaluation of the Girl Child has shaped parts of our world.

Tomorrow we will hear from a group of women that are walking the streets to change attitudes.

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