Miss Representation

Miss representation was an amazing film. I care a lot about how women are represented in the media, so that is the main reason why I was so pleased by this documentary. Women are often used and seen as props in media. And if they actually have some type of actual role, it's always a stereotypical one. Women (especially young impressionable women) need to see and to be reminded that we are more than what society sees us. I think there are many fabulous women out there right now that are standing up for how women are seen in the media because of misogynistic idiots. One thing I did not agree with about the documentary was how it basically bashed sexy women. We need to get to a point, men and women, where we aren't afraid of sexual images. If a women loves to own her sexuality, that shouldn't be a problem—other women should not have an issue with that. And we also need men to understand that women can play many roles. We are not just props or objects. It is important for young girls to know their worth, and to not be afraid to be the them that they know they are without societies crappy standards getting in the way of their growth. There are many women that I can name off the top of my head that I believe are great feminist role models. Amber Rose, Janelle Monae, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce. Although this is not every girls “ideal” list as far as “role models” go, they have definitely executed a great sense of pride when it comes to being a women and owning themselves.