Miss Representation makes the simple claim that females aren't represented enough in positions of power, and when women actually are portrayed in large media formats, it's usually as a sexual object.
Young girls are taught to change their physical appearance to please men and act “lady-like”. This can mean learning how to cook and clean, babysit. These young women are often discouraged from being interesting in STEM fields by their mentors in favor of more simple and delicate careers like the arts. The problem with this upbringing is that it's almost the opposite of what young boys are taught as they grow up. The young boys are taught that school is important and are usually encouraged to pursue other interests like sports and technology.
Young girls are taught to change their physical appearance to please men and act “lady-like”. This can mean learning how to cook and clean, babysit. These young women are often discouraged from being interesting in STEM fields by their mentors in favor of more simple and delicate careers like the arts. The problem with this upbringing is that it's almost the opposite of what young boys are taught as they grow up. The young boys are taught that school is important and are usually encouraged to pursue other interests like sports and technology.