According to the film’s website:http://missrepresentation.org/ “Miss Representation” “explores how the media’s misrepresentation of women has led to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence.” I found it inspiring and enlightening. As a female it made me take a good hard look at my own life and the choices I have made as well as things in life I have accepted without question. I naturally chose role models for myself based on my own experiences in life. Luckily, it started with my mother. She is a strong female figure so I gravitated toward role models such as Diane Sawyer and Christiane Amanpour.
I see this as a must see film; written, directed, and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Future generations will be impacted and already are by the media and how women are portrayed. From a young age it is made clear your attractiveness and your weight is what defines you. I found some of the statistics in this documentary surprising such as the rankings of other countries that have more females in government than the United States. We are “90th in terms of women in national legislatures”.
Reality TV is interested in female competition, confrontation, and the common phrase “cat fight” is of high priority to gain ratings. The same “cat fight” mentality has also been subjected to women in positions of power such as Katie Couric and Diane Sawyer. The media tried to pit them against each other. Photos from publications are being presented to highlight physical imperfections of women, or computerized to show us what the “perfect” woman should look like.
I watched another documentary last night called “The Price of Pleasure” focusing on the degradation of women in the adult entertainment industry and its affects on society’s view of the average woman. In the documentary, one female adult entertainer said in response to women being objectified by porn films, “How can a woman be an object?” I was dismayed by her lack of understanding and awareness. The negative impact of her actions and the influence they have on young girls had no meaning to her.
How can we as women expect our daughters to make changes in today’s world that would make women like Elizabeth Cady Stanton proud if we ourselves do not take a stand? This film explores this subject and it’s website is a good place to start for your own answers and resources. Inform yourself, and by doing so, you will empower yourself. Engage others in the subject matter through action; that can be sharing, taking part in the movement, however you feel you can act.
They have a listing of local screenings on their website but I have a feeling it will be available soon on demand on several websites. Maybe it’s time we look back at the women who made great sacrifices to make our lives better today. This was a very powerful, thought- provoking film that I do not think will go unnoticed. It certainly left a mark on me. For a final thought, remember their creed...
I see this as a must see film; written, directed, and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Future generations will be impacted and already are by the media and how women are portrayed. From a young age it is made clear your attractiveness and your weight is what defines you. I found some of the statistics in this documentary surprising such as the rankings of other countries that have more females in government than the United States. We are “90th in terms of women in national legislatures”.
Reality TV is interested in female competition, confrontation, and the common phrase “cat fight” is of high priority to gain ratings. The same “cat fight” mentality has also been subjected to women in positions of power such as Katie Couric and Diane Sawyer. The media tried to pit them against each other. Photos from publications are being presented to highlight physical imperfections of women, or computerized to show us what the “perfect” woman should look like.
I watched another documentary last night called “The Price of Pleasure” focusing on the degradation of women in the adult entertainment industry and its affects on society’s view of the average woman. In the documentary, one female adult entertainer said in response to women being objectified by porn films, “How can a woman be an object?” I was dismayed by her lack of understanding and awareness. The negative impact of her actions and the influence they have on young girls had no meaning to her.
How can we as women expect our daughters to make changes in today’s world that would make women like Elizabeth Cady Stanton proud if we ourselves do not take a stand? This film explores this subject and it’s website is a good place to start for your own answers and resources. Inform yourself, and by doing so, you will empower yourself. Engage others in the subject matter through action; that can be sharing, taking part in the movement, however you feel you can act.
They have a listing of local screenings on their website but I have a feeling it will be available soon on demand on several websites. Maybe it’s time we look back at the women who made great sacrifices to make our lives better today. This was a very powerful, thought- provoking film that I do not think will go unnoticed. It certainly left a mark on me. For a final thought, remember their creed...
Educate. Engage. Empower.
I have always looked at women as equals. My mother and father were both school teachers and I dare say my mother worked circles around all of us.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very well written post. Thought provoking.
I hope you are enjoying the fall...
Cheers,
Bobby
I appreciate your comment Bobby. Thank you, it's great to have fathers like you in this world. I know your daughter is a lucky girl. My father made such an impact on me because he believed as you do. Richmond is gorgeous in the fall, you live by the water right? I miss the water:)
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