Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Big Idea: Feminism

Because of my experiences, I am of the class of feminism that wants egalitarian relationships with the opposite gender, but also for women to be valorized in their sphere of activities. We don't have to all be doing the same thing to be equal, but all genders need to be equally respected.

Media objectifies women and is a big proponent of sexism. But media has also mobilized feminist groups in our era, and brought these problems to the forefront. Here is a collage of what I hope to become my video essay that explores what is feminism and what is media's relationship to feminism:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzMZXz17cdNqN0t0NGp2c0toVTA/edit?usp=sharing
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My back-up idea is animal rights, particularly the ethics of factory farming so here's another video for good measure:

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2 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 3, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Hey Sammi,
    Sinead O'Connor just wrote an open letter to Miley Cyrus advising her to stop prostituting herself and thinking her sexy videos are some form of female empowerment. I thought it was an interesting read.

    http://www.sineadoconnor.com/2013/10/open-letter-to-miley-cyrus/

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  2. UnknownOctober 11, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Gloria Steinem comments on the provocative nature of Miley Cyrus
    "I think that we need to change the culture, not blame the people that are playing the only game that exists."

    http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/gloria-steinem-responds-mileygate-013155221.html


    (interesting side note about defending motherhood and the backlash)

    http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/daddy-blogger-defends-stay-at-home-moms--gets-blindsided-by-critics-182747238.html

    Gordon B. Hinckley comments on women and the priesthood--
    "RB: At present women are not allowed to be priests in your Church. Why is that?

    GBH: That’s right, because the Lord has put it that way. Now women have a very prominent place in this Church. They have there own organisation. Probably the largest women’s organisation in the world of 3.7 million members. There own ???. And the women of that organisation sit on Boards. Our Board of Education things of that kind. They counsel with us. We counsel together. They bring in insight that we very much appreciate and they have this tremendous organisation of the world where they grow and if you ask them they’ll say we’re happy and we’re satisfied.

    RB: They all say that?

    GBH: Yes. All except a oh you’ll find a little handful one or two here and there, but in 10 million members you expect that.

    RB: You say the Lord has put it that way. What do you mean by that?

    GBH: I mean that’s a part of His programme. Of course it is, yes.

    RB: Is it possible that the rules could change in the future as the rules are on Blacks ?

    GBH: He could change them yes. If He were to change them that’s the only way it would happen.

    RB: So you’d have to get a revelation?

    GBH: Yes. But there’s no agitation for that. We don’t find it. Our women are happy. They’re satisfied. These bright, able, wonderful women who administer their own organisation are very happy. Ask them. Ask my wife.

    GBH: Are you happy? (to his wife...)

    Mrs. H: Very happy! (laughs)"
    Currently, there is more agitation regarding women and the priesthood. Will there be a revelation? Probably not for a while or even ever, but it's definitely starting some interesting conversations within the church.
    http://www.abc.net.au/compass/intervs/hinckley.htm

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