Gender & Age - Chapter 11
Stereo - Reversed Gender Stereotypes.
Pay attention to the role reversals -- boys are "girls", and girls are "boys." Even the bathroom!
Pay attention to the role reversals -- boys are "girls", and girls are "boys." Even the bathroom!
1950s Education "Women in the Workplace"
#equality
Are we too politically correct? Equality film gives satirical version of the future.
Are we too politically correct? Equality film gives satirical version of the future.
GENDER WAGE GAP
WAGE GAP - John Oliver Last Week Tonight
VIDEOS BATTLING STEREOTYPES
DREAM CRAZIER
This Nike ad shines a spotlight on female athletes who have broken barriers.
This Nike ad shines a spotlight on female athletes who have broken barriers.
ADDIDAS AD "CREATORS UNITE"
We’re here to talk about girls in sports. We’re here to create change. Tell us what keeps you playing sports or give some words of encouragement to our sisters in sports using #CreatorsUnite. Together we can create the change we want to see in the world. The ball is in our court.
We’re here to talk about girls in sports. We’re here to create change. Tell us what keeps you playing sports or give some words of encouragement to our sisters in sports using #CreatorsUnite. Together we can create the change we want to see in the world. The ball is in our court.
INSPIRE HER MIND
Who says a girl can’t be both pretty & brilliant. Verizon’s commercial shows the detrimental aftermath that arises when you undermine a girl’s potential at a young age.
Who says a girl can’t be both pretty & brilliant. Verizon’s commercial shows the detrimental aftermath that arises when you undermine a girl’s potential at a young age.
#LikeAGirl
This video asked different people to show what doing something “like a girl” looks like. The sharp contrast between the age groups’ responses illuminates the negative effects of enforcing stereotypes.
This video asked different people to show what doing something “like a girl” looks like. The sharp contrast between the age groups’ responses illuminates the negative effects of enforcing stereotypes.
YOU THROW LIKE A GIRL
In this special Title IX video by AAUW, the woman basketball player is flooded with taunts about how she throws and runs and shoots like a girl. We’ll take that as a compliment! Learn more about the Title IX law that empowers women and girls to fight back against discrimination in sports and schools, and break down the stereotypes that hinder their participation.
In this special Title IX video by AAUW, the woman basketball player is flooded with taunts about how she throws and runs and shoots like a girl. We’ll take that as a compliment! Learn more about the Title IX law that empowers women and girls to fight back against discrimination in sports and schools, and break down the stereotypes that hinder their participation.
JOHN LEGEND (YOU & I)
John Legend’s “You & I (Nobody in the World)” music video shows many different women celebrating their own beauty. As if the world needed yet another reason to love feminist John Legend.
John Legend’s “You & I (Nobody in the World)” music video shows many different women celebrating their own beauty. As if the world needed yet another reason to love feminist John Legend.
COLBIE CAILLAT - TRY
In “Try,” Colbie Caillat demonstrates the profound effects of women shedding external pressures to look and act a certain way. Be forewarned: happy tears are a common side effect of watching this music video, so be sure to have tissues on hand.
In “Try,” Colbie Caillat demonstrates the profound effects of women shedding external pressures to look and act a certain way. Be forewarned: happy tears are a common side effect of watching this music video, so be sure to have tissues on hand.
MADDIE & TAE
While poking fun at the blatant sexism that continues to persist in music, newcomers Maddie & Tae tackle the issue of exploitation and objectification of women in “Girl in a Country Song.” Our favorite lyric: “Aww y’all, we ain’t a cliché, that ain’t no way to treat a lady.”
While poking fun at the blatant sexism that continues to persist in music, newcomers Maddie & Tae tackle the issue of exploitation and objectification of women in “Girl in a Country Song.” Our favorite lyric: “Aww y’all, we ain’t a cliché, that ain’t no way to treat a lady.”
"JUST ONE OF THE GUYS"
Jenny Lewis’ song “Just One of the Guys” addresses the problem many women face in trying to fit in with the “guys’ club.” The video uses cameos by Anne Hathaway, Kristen Stewart, and Brie Larson to playfully confront gender roles.
Jenny Lewis’ song “Just One of the Guys” addresses the problem many women face in trying to fit in with the “guys’ club.” The video uses cameos by Anne Hathaway, Kristen Stewart, and Brie Larson to playfully confront gender roles.