“…And Esther obtained favor in the sight of all who saw her.”  Esther 2:15

Historically, females have been viewed as second-class citizens.  They have been perceived as property owned by males who possessed the power to do with these females whatever they chose to.  Females have often been devalued, demeaned and downright mistreated in societies throughout the world.  One of the saddest things about this mentality is that too many females have adopted it as well.  We have allowed the abuses that we have experienced to define who we believe that we are.  Having been told that our opinions are irrelevant, we have allowed ourselves to become silent in a time when we should be speaking, and speaking loudly!