Sexism in the media

This is a portrayal of early advertising in America, although the female pictured here is not half nude,there is still a strong feeling of sexism. You would never imagine a man in this role. We are almost programed to except the female in this role, for this reason over the course of time it has become an excepted norm.

We can look at todays advertising and not question why we are still portrayed in an objectifying way and still dominated by men. This type of media psychologically programs our brians and can kill self esteem. In the documentary Miss representation females get the message that beauty is their most important quality;therfore, males get a similar message that this is all we are(Newsom 2011) on the other hand if we put a man in an ad and represent him in a similar manor it would seem out of place. This would at least be equal, for we are told we are a country of equal rights. This is the point that the documentary is trying to get across. In the medias eyes we are not equal, we are a money making commodity.

I never had a real role model as a child, But as an adult I found strength in looking toward my aunts. They have come along way in life and always held a moral ground. They kept their values close at heart. Both of my aunts became nurses and today are amazing strong females. When my daughter was born I was fortunate to meet another amazing role model. My friend Joann, When I met her she was fighting breast cancer. Yet at the same time raising a family, while going through a divorce. Joann also was not afraid to start her new life after divorce, for she opened up her own business. With determination and a few prayers she made her goal sucessful. Joann is still a single mother and strong woman. For this she has three outstanding children and now has a second business. She has been a strong influence in my life. Today she is unfortunetly fighting cancer once again. Her spirit and strength as a woman carries over in to all she does. She remains positive as we all continue to pray for her speedy recovery. My aunt's and my friend Joann have been a priceless help as I continue to grow as a woman. They are a true representation of a role model. Since the media is everywhere we must becareful not to fall in to the trap of it. We are stronger then that, and can show our younger generation that they can be too. Education is the only way to fight back. Their are many strong women out there in the world, yet they are not used as an example. This is hurting our country. The price we pay to be beautiful can not out weigh our true value. We are more than just an exterior shell.