The first step in any social change is awareness. The documentary Miss Representation inspires awareness about the persistent stereotypes women face in media. The film discusses the ways women are shown in television and movies and how that has led to underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence.
If you are an AAUW college/university partner member, you have the opportunity to spread awareness to your campus about the numerous ways women are represented as bad leaders. Here are four reasons you should host a screening of this documentary on your campus:
1) AAUW C/U partner members can show the film at a discounted price of $200 (normally $295)! To get this deal, the film must be ordered by the end of November, but you can show the movie at any point during the school year.
2) Once your students are aware of this often-overlooked inequality, they’ll be more likely to view the media with critical thinking and do something to change it in their future careers.
3) Since the movie touches on the way women politicians are represented, it brings up timely issues to think about with the 2012 presidential election.
4) It’s a great opportunity to tell students about AAUW and our work to promote women in leadership through programs such as the Elect Her initiative, the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, and $tart $mart salary negotiation workshops, not to mention our free e-student affiliate memberships for all students at partner member schools!
Please e-mail coll-univ@aauw.org to receive the C/U discount code to host a screening of Miss Representation and to start raising awareness on your campus today!
And remember, AAUW branches can host a screening for free if they split the proceeds with MissRepresentation.org. Check out the Program in a Box for more details.
This post was written by AAUW College and University Relationships Intern Vanessa Wolbrink.
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