Thursday, February 9, 2012
Miss Representation Extended Trailer
I chose this video, because I felt like it hits all of the topics we have been talking about in class. To power men have over woman to sensing. It in a way sums up American Culture/Society. Is it right or wrong?! A way of Life?! Something we should ignore and remain under the influence or a "higher power" such as government, men, and stereotypes
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I've had the Miss Representation on my radar for awhile now. I completely support the idea the film and filmmakers are trying to get into mainstream film and media. Of course this is supposed to convey the reality of patriarchy and it's interconnectedness with American society, and no, it is in no way acceptable. Miss Representation and its message are necessary and true. Just because something is a "way of life" certainly doesn't mean it shouldn't change-- as we've read in regards to race, segregation, slavery in our previous class sessions, the same idea applies to the patriarchy that dominates American society, media, politics, government and lives. We must act on the message the film conveys and work to end this tradition of patriarchy and male dominance that's based on fear and the desire for control.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this video, especially because I have studied a lot of these media images in some of my New College classes. The way women are portrayed in the media now is certainly not acceptable, and girls are learning from a young age that their only value is looks (i.e. toddler beauty pageants, bratz dolls, and toy make-up kits). The video calls an important issue to mind, though: young boys are also being taught that is is not only acceptable but definitely expected for them to be more powerful, smarter, and better than women. Just as Smith says in How Race is Made, "we are highly visual creatures" (2). Thus, we learn what is expected of us mainly by what we see. Without visuals, we would have a hard time sorting and organizing information. It is almost as if we are in a Orwellian society where our thoughts and minds are being controlled; we are aware of it, yet we still do nothing about it. I liked how one of the individuals who was interviewed said that the media packages this patriarchy in such a way that makes us think it is our fault when it is not.
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