According to this JoongAng Daily article, young Korean females are asserting themselves as “alpha girls”. To quote the Daily,

What’s an alpha girl?
They are elite girls who excel in all aspects of life, including academia, athletics and leadership. Unlike older generations, they do not feel being a female limits them in any way.

Good on them. In my personal experience in the classroom, I’ve witnessed that the girls generally work harder than the boys and it’s good that they are finally being rewarded for their effort. So, what are some examples of this “power grabbing”? Let’s go back to the article…

“I have never limited my goals and dreams just because I am a female,” says Lee Chung-hui, 21, a junior at Sungkyunkwan University. She was the first female president of the university’s cheerleading club, which was established in 1977.

Alright!!! Head cheerleader!

Baby steps.