I've always believed this.

That if a girl was give the same resources as a guy, she would create better value out of it. No. Really. I've been called an MCP many times, but that's mostly jokes. But I think, if a nation has to ever develop and respect itself, first and foremost, it needs to respect it's women. If she's free to choose, there's no end to how far the country can go. Of course, we men are way too insecure to do this, and whatever small ground we cede, we do it only grudgingly, if not violently. C'mon guys, they deserve better. Give a girl child a chance at a better life. I'm betting that she'll always surprise and delight you. This video is way too simplistic, but the message is good:

The Girl Effect