On September 16 at 7:30 in Williams Hall, I attended She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry, one of the Southern Circuit Films touring this year. This film was mainly about the in depth history of the women’s movement. From failures to successes, this film included profound details of the movement. Mary Dore, the director of this film, did an excellent job compiling copious amount of interviews and footages from the women who initiated the movement. These women not only recognized the need to speak up but also inspired many generations. This film was filled with stories of women who fought for justice and it was clear that these women did not want their own equality just within the local community. In fact, they fought equality for the country. They
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I strongly believe that these films were not only educational but also inspiring to people especially at our age. Most importantly, most of the issues pointed out in these films were relatable. For the Q&A session with Mary Dore, she mentioned that her main goal was to educate others. Although this sounds simple, it indicated how our society lacks the appropriate education on such issues. The core courses that are emphasized in many colleges are important, but I definitely agree with the director that institutions need to give students more opportunities to approach issues such as human rights. I believe this is crucial because it is rare to find institutions where they specifically teach about women rights. Nonetheless, we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take liberal curriculums where gender studies is one of the majors offered for undergraduates. I believe these courses allow both males and females to be more open-minded and recognize that it is our responsibilities to constantly seek better changes. In one of my classes this year, we watched a TEDx clip of an active feminist. She said there were not enough female leaders because a lot of people still underestimate their abilities. In our society, both men and women have the rights to work for human rights and feminism is definitely one of them. The women in this film were not just asking for simple recognitions. They had the
I strongly believe that these films were not only educational but also inspiring to people especially at our age. Most importantly, most of the issues pointed out in these films were relatable. For the Q&A session with Mary Dore, she mentioned that her main goal was to educate others. Although this sounds simple, it indicated how our society lacks the appropriate education on such issues. The core courses that are emphasized in many colleges are important, but I definitely agree with the director that institutions need to give students more opportunities to approach issues such as human rights. I believe this is crucial because it is rare to find institutions where they specifically teach about women rights. Nonetheless, we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take liberal curriculums where gender studies is one of the majors offered for undergraduates. I believe these courses allow both males and females to be more open-minded and recognize that it is our responsibilities to constantly seek better changes. In one of my classes this year, we watched a TEDx clip of an active feminist. She said there were not enough female leaders because a lot of people still underestimate their abilities. In our society, both men and women have the rights to work for human rights and feminism is definitely one of them. The women in this film were not just asking for simple recognitions. They had the