Little Women

The documentary and article Misrepresentation brings forth a problem in today’s society and culture of women being objectified and sexualized. Although I did know this is a problem in society, evident from the media, magazines, television and even the news, I was unaware of the young age objectification begins. I was surprised to hear of the thong underwear manufactured for 7 to 10 year olds or the increasing rate of plastic surgery. I was also saddened by shows such as Toddlers and Tiaras or many of the reality shows. The media as well as stores, such as Abercrombie and Fitch always advertise girls as “sexy” or hanging all over a boy. The media and stores present women as objects and as if their only goal should be to look gain a man. This problem must change in the upcoming years. As a young woman currently, it is hard not to imagine what the future holds for women, especially in the workplace. It is astonishing to hear that some women may not get jobs, although they are more than qualified. Women are presented as over aggressive while competing for a job while a man as seen as the leader. Attending the Mount definitely has affected my understanding of gender and identity. I believe the Mount does educate us to be strong leaders with integrity and women who should stand up for what we believe in. Although as the documentary pointed out, the work place and world is very different. We must be the instruments of change and stand up for what we believe in.