Representation Of Women In Society

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A woman in todays society will not be treated in the same manner as a man nor looked at the same as a male. Women are constantly seen as a threat or a joke but never as a strong independent woman. Miss Representation demonstrates the strife against society a women constantly encounter on a day to day basis. From young teenage girls in graded school to the women in politics, we as a whole are constantly objectified. Sexism, political status, and male dominated professions are the key issues Miss Representation reveals to the public that we should take into consideration, not only for the sake of ourselves but to the future generations to come. Identifying that there is a problem in the world is important for the sole reason that we are conforming …show more content…
An issue that arises in Miss Representation its that women in a high status position is not recognized and when it is they are not represented in a positive manner. Sexism in the work force and in the media is a major issue, whereas many only think about the derogatory comments one can make about the other gender but become the main focus. As for political status women that are running for government positions aren't being talked about their political thought but what they are wearing. If a woman is in a male dominated position they are questioned, such as the women that were in charge of the fire and police department chair. America is considered to be the land of the free and many reside here to have a sense of opportunity. However the United States has never had a woman president because they are scared that she will not be able to control her hormones. Countries like Cuba, China and Iraq have had more women in government than the United States. Counties that seem as completely derogatory to women have had more women in politics than the land of the free. As a whole and as fifty one percent of the nation need to make a voice for ourselves. We need to vote and support the women in politics. We need to stand up for what we believe in and support one another. Not watching movies or reading magazines that objectify women or only view them as an object to advertise. The manner that women are viewed today in the media does not represent the way we should be symbolized today. By standing up for one another we can make a

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