Miss Representation

Posted on October 24, 2011 at 3:43 pm

Every parent, educator, and teenager should watch the documentary “Miss Representation,” about the way that media shapes our perceptions of what it means to be male and female.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gkIiV6konY

2 Replies to “Miss Representation”

Nancy S says:

October 26, 2011 at 10:40 am

Thanks so much for posting this link. Even the trailer is thought-provoking. I have been concerned about this issue for so long, but have always felt like a lone voice. Now I am mother to a strong 20-year-old daughter who knows her worth is not tied to her looks, yet can be comfortable with her femininity. But it has been a long struggle, even back to the days of explaining why I wouldn’t give her teeny-bopper music with the “you say you don’t want it, but you really do” kind of lyrics. I’m glad someone is bringing this message to a wider audience.
1. Nell Minow says:
  
  October 26, 2011 at 9:59 pm
  
  Thanks, Nancy! Your daughter is very lucky to have you as a Mom.

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