Miss Representation Synthesis of Ideas

Question 1

Miss Representation is a film that mainly explores the falsification of females in today’s society. From the film, I learn that an individual can never be something that they do not see. In that, it is the things that we observe that creates the perception and our personalities. The film explores the manner in which the prime streaming media contributes to the low depiction of females in different spheres in the society today. From the film, it is apparent that is the general representation of women particularly in music, films, and television is particularly low. In search of a positive reputation and identity as women, they are forced to engage in negative operations that do not only affect their esteem but as well as professional achievements (Hill, 2011). Women are generally put under increasing professional and cultural pressure to fit under certain gender based roles and measures which affect their general capability to be productive.

Question 2

I, my friends and family consume quite much media on daily basis ranging from television shows, music, and movies. Based on this Medias it is apparent that women are highly represented as sex and romantic objects. This is shown by the manner in which they are involved in toxic sex scenes. In addition, in most cases for these women acquiring certain positions requires them to pressure their abilities to get the male’s attention in a rather sexual way.

Question 3

It is true that women being miss represented within the media sector are constantly based on the use of hyper-sexualized visuals in the quest of selling certain brands. This misrepresentation mainly benefits men and the media owners. In that, the media companies acquire quite a significant amount of revenue from the acquired sales. On the other hand, main is perceived and portrayed as the dominant sex and therefore both parties work to the consistency of the trend. The responsibility is held by the media companies given that they have the authority of transforming the tendency. The film provided the saddest realities in regard to the female portal in media not only within the film industry but also how their political and leadership capabilities are described (Hill, 2011). The media is the major reason for the general lack of adequate women representation in leadership and reputable posts in the society today.

Question 4

It is particularly crucial to have women mentors and role models given that there are many from the male gender. It is rather apparent that equality can never be acquired without women being represented at the utmost position. Having women role models and mentors is not only significant in acquiring equality but it is additionally essential in ensuring that young girls are well guided and have people to observe and learn from. Mentorship is a form of inspiration to young females that the leadership and several other high positions can be achieved without applying more efforts than men (Renold, Ringrose, & Egan, 2015). It is essential to have mentors to guide and shape behaviors and thoughts of the young women as well.

Question 5

I am not directly related to feminism but I do not fight against equality. To me, feminism is the best approach in inspiring and shaping women’s thoughts, inspirations, and achievements in all the spheres of the contemporary society. Holding back their general gender and the quest for equality is promoting negativity and reduced growth. It is obvious that the combination of efforts from both males and females would lead to even high productivity given that everyone deserves to be acknowledged for their skills, thoughts, and proficiency (Renold, Ringrose, & Egan, 2015). Female’s contribution to development is undoubted. There is so much value in identifying with the feminist movement because this creates a form of unity and calls for behavior and attitude change for those that do not consider women as equal.

Question 6

Males are highly regarded to be the strongest and muscular persons when equated to females. It is, however, unfortunate that this perception is in most times based on speculations and misjudgments. From the media that I listen to, watch and read it is clear that masculinity is well represented. In that most of the major dominating roles and achievements are linked to male’s masculinity when for women they have to exist under this control. This images negatively affect the way that men view themselves and women. In that men perceive themselves as superior to women and therefore as inferior, they believe that they are better and should acquire respect for that (Renold, Ringrose, & Egan, 2015).

Question 7

Universally, men are emotionally constipated because they were taught to be (Renold, Ringrose, & Egan, 2015). In this context, the majority of them separate their emotions from reality. I do believe that men should not only have emotions but they should show them. The only thing that is at stake with showing the emotions is that they will lose their masculinity and therefore, they fear to be equal with women. Creating the world where men can comfortably express their emotions can only be created by changing individual’s perceptions in regard to gender roles and view everyone as equal.

 

References

Hill, N. (2011). Miss representation. Retrieved from http://www.feminisms.org/3922/miss-representation-a-critical-review/

Renold, E., Ringrose, J., & Egan, R. D. (2015). Children, sexuality and sexualization. Springer.