In the 2011 Miss Representation documentary, directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, it discusses the limited, but also degrading portrayals of women that mainstream media and culture produce. Newsom graduated from Stanford University with a Master’s degree in Business Administration and is a CEO, actress, filmmaker, and advocate. As a woman and an actress, she presents her belief that media is a huge contributor in making women feel powerless by providing several examples to deliver her message. Newsom effectively convinces the audience of Miss Representation that media under-represents women through the use of emotional appeals, appealing to credibility, and by including a counterargument but then refuting it.
The documentary begins with Newsom sharing a personal story about when she began seeing things in life clearly once she was pregnant with her first girl. In her story she mentions the struggles she faced only because she was a girl. Although she tried hard in sports, she never felt good enough because the media demonstrated that being strong and smart for a woman was not enough. It showed that women had to have unrealistic bodies and love from men to be worth it. Soon, she became violated by her coach …show more content…
During this part, media that have women in powerful roles are shown. For example, the Ellen show and Oprah. Yet, this was quickly refuted after a show with a female leader that got cancelled after one season was brought to attention. By bringing up the counterargument that media does display women in power makes people who disagree with her original stance, to believe in what she has to say. Mainly because they will view her as open minded and understanding of both sides. Also, by refuting the counterargument is effective because it can change the opinions of people who believe that the media does not under-represent
The documentary begins with Newsom sharing a personal story about when she began seeing things in life clearly once she was pregnant with her first girl. In her story she mentions the struggles she faced only because she was a girl. Although she tried hard in sports, she never felt good enough because the media demonstrated that being strong and smart for a woman was not enough. It showed that women had to have unrealistic bodies and love from men to be worth it. Soon, she became violated by her coach …show more content…
During this part, media that have women in powerful roles are shown. For example, the Ellen show and Oprah. Yet, this was quickly refuted after a show with a female leader that got cancelled after one season was brought to attention. By bringing up the counterargument that media does display women in power makes people who disagree with her original stance, to believe in what she has to say. Mainly because they will view her as open minded and understanding of both sides. Also, by refuting the counterargument is effective because it can change the opinions of people who believe that the media does not under-represent