Lesson #37 Miss Representation-Soap Box Somerset Community College

Evie and I went to a showing of the documentary Miss Representation at our local community college. The entirety of the film was not shown, but clips were shown followed by a room discussion of the content. There were a variety of age groups present, as well as both males and females engaging in discussion. Evie did not speak (they were passing around microphones, and Evie hates to speak in a microphone). It was great exposure to different thoughts and opinions, and also the content was very informative. Obviously the conversation concerning the lack of representation of women in the most powerful country in the world was the topic of the day, and why this may be, the other half of the conversation. Sadly, in all honestly, my child hasn't quite grasped all obstacles she may face in this country. Obstacles based on the fact that she was born female. She lives in a home where "girl power" is encouraged by both sexes of parents, and where work/decisions/Etc. is shared equally. This may be one of the greatest obstacles she will face leaving home, and leaving a homeschooled environment. She doesn't go to school, so she is missing out on the cat calls, sexual comments, bra snapping, ass grabbing shit I had to endure in public school...wow I hate that she is missing all that harassment. (sarcasm noted) The fact is, I feel this is one of the reasons that women tolerate this behavior as adults, because they dealt with it and tolerated it as young women.Take a look at the chart below..