Recently, Variety magazine held its seventh annual Power of Women luncheon. The purpose of this event was to recognize the accomplishments and contributions to society of prominent women in the Hollywood community. Among these female philanthropists include the iconic Oprah Winfrey, Anna Kendrick, Salma Heyek, and Gweneth Paltrow. Aside from financial support towards providing opportunities for underprivileged girls throughout the world, some of these celebrities have initiated programs that provide a foundation for the youth of the LGBT community. For example, Anna Kendrick spoke on behalf of her program entitled The Trevor Project that serves as an outlet for children growing up gay, lesbian, or transgender. The lunch also had speakers review how the entertainment field has evolved in the manner that it treats and represents women. Among the many women who were able to voice their
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In fact, Jim Gianopulos was the first man ever to be given the chance to speak at a Power of Women luncheon. He further referred to the inventive contributions that women are capable of making in the workplace, and that their potential to be successful should not be jeopardized based on their gender. As the chief executive of 20th Century Fox, Giancopulos oversees the largest female employer in the Hollywood industry. In the ABC News article, “Philanthropy, Gender Equity in Focus at Power of Women Lunch,” it is clear that there is an imbalance of authority and dominance in a society where there are luncheons held to celebrate the isolated instances where women are given the opportunity to be powerful. This directly relates to the claims made by Sarah Lucia Hoagland in her journal, “Why Lesbian Ethics?” Lucia points out that, “a feminist agreeing to defend
In fact, Jim Gianopulos was the first man ever to be given the chance to speak at a Power of Women luncheon. He further referred to the inventive contributions that women are capable of making in the workplace, and that their potential to be successful should not be jeopardized based on their gender. As the chief executive of 20th Century Fox, Giancopulos oversees the largest female employer in the Hollywood industry. In the ABC News article, “Philanthropy, Gender Equity in Focus at Power of Women Lunch,” it is clear that there is an imbalance of authority and dominance in a society where there are luncheons held to celebrate the isolated instances where women are given the opportunity to be powerful. This directly relates to the claims made by Sarah Lucia Hoagland in her journal, “Why Lesbian Ethics?” Lucia points out that, “a feminist agreeing to defend