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Movie geared towards feminism: Prometheus
The debate about women and their reproductive rights has been seen in several films. However, a movie that some people may not tie in to a woman’s reproductive rights is Prometheus. The movie covers many types of issues, including religion and evolution. Specifically, a woman is used to give birth to a “baby” or alien. […]
A woman who is improving the environment
Wangari Maathai is a name that may be unfamiliar to most people, but her work can be seen all around the world. Maathai was a professor, human rights and environmental activist. Her lifelong work to help the planet continues on through her organization called, The Green Belt Movement. The organization specifically assists women with empowering […]
How women are viewed in movies
Many women have been stereotyped by society throughout history. They are viewed as too sexy, too timid or too bossy. Oftentimes, people, such as Native Americans, grow up in smaller communities thinking that women should be viewed in a certain, negative way. The movie industry is also a strong influence in the way people view […]
Movie geared towards feminism: Brave
Guns, knives, swords and a bow and arrow are just a few weapons of choice for female movie characters. When women use weapons, they are sometimes viewed as being dangerous, instead of brave or helpful. The movie Brave is about a young girl who enjoys riding her horse and shooting with her bow and arrows. […]
Native Americans protest to stop more rape from happening
Native American women have dealt with violence and rape for a long time. Most of them have no one to reach out to since rape is accepted in their smaller communities. However, an article from Buzzfeed titled, “Native American Activists Argue Feds Building Keystone Will Lead To Rape” written by Evan McMorris-Santoro, talks about how male […]
Women who show bravery in pop culture
Many women in pop culture are shown in movies to be brave, but by being brave means they usually use weapons. Moreover, they are not brave, but dangerous. Women in film using weapons, such as guns, swords and a bow and arrows, can showcase women in a negative way by saying women who use weapons […]
Movie geared towards feminism: Showgirls
The movie Showgirls is about a woman who uses her smarts to move up from being a stripper to a showgirl. Although this occupation is not desired by most women, the main character, Nomi, wants to make it big in Las Vegas and make a name for herself. The film shows the stereotypes of women […]
The impact of sex stereotyping on women
Although equality between men and women is on the rise, some women still face stereotypes due to their gender. In particular, these stereotypes are sexual and make most women feel uncomfortable and, at times, ashamed. The PsychAlive website addresses the different types of sexual stereotypes on women. Many women face stereotypes while at work and for […]
Violence against Native American women
Violence happens to many women across the world, regardless of race and economic status. However, many Native American women in smaller communities experience it on a regular basis, and sometimes, to the extreme. They are raped, tortured and not allowed to seek help or tell anyone. “One in three American Indian women have been raped […]
Movie geared toward feminism: WALL-E
Women in many countries play a role in environmental causes. Although some women are used as only sex objects or cheap labor by companies, most women around the world are making an impact in a positive way. As from the previous post about Diane MacEachern, there are women out there using their minds to create programs […]
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