A Big Thank You To The Women’s Media Center
This was just sent to me and I just have to pass it on. No matter what candidate for the Presidency you support or what candidate you support in any office sexism in the media is wrong. It perpetuates sexism in society. I know it is a simple statement but I am so disgusted by the ridicule women must face in the political world simply (there is that word again) because their gender that I am rendered speechless. It is shocking how you can make a sexist comment and there is no immediate outcry for the dismissal of the perpetrator. It is amazing to me how far we have come as women and yet how far behind we are.
Women can look to Hilary Clinton as the one who showed them it IS possible to strive for and pursue the biggest, most powerful and most important job in the nation. It IS possible to be a major or THE major player in the race of President. It has now been done. However, will the blatent and unrelenting use of sexism in the media cast a dark shadow on this important moment for women in America’s history.
The Women’s Media Center has brought attention to this issue by releasing their powerful film SEXISM MAY SELL BUT WE’RE NOT BUYING. Please click on the title to watch because this film says it all for those of us who cannot seem to articulate their anger and dismay. Our goal at In the Trenches Productions goal has always been to fight ageism for women in the media and to change how the media views and utilizes women over 40 but In the Trenches Productions also wants to support and bring attention to those fighting sexism towards women in the media because it all begins with prejudice.
The Women’s Media Center is taking action to stop the sexism towards women in the media with film and many other actions. We believe in what they are doing and stand beside them. The Women’s Media Center states: “Our concerns here at The Women’s Media Center are–women and media: how women participate and how they are portrayed. For the past several months we have been monitoring comments made during this campaign, as have others (see Marie Cocco’s Misogyny I Won’t Miss ). There has been a disturbing element that goes beyond disagreement with the issues-and steps into the territory of outright sexism. With several partners, including the National Women’s Political Caucus, we have pulled together a video compilation of some of the most egregious remarks that aired recently on television. We call it “Sexism Sells, But We’re Not Buying.” Not all the clips are aimed at Hilary Clinton, but a lot are. As a non-partisan organization, we do not support any candidates. But this isn’t a partisan issue: it’s about making sure that women’s voices are present and powerful in our national dialogue. If you haven’t already, please click “Sexism Sells, But We’re Not Buying” and sign our petition. We’ll make sure the media executives get your responses. Together we can and must win this fight. ”
Go to the Women’s Media Center to find out more about them. They are a powerful organization doing important and vital things for women . In The Trenches Productions celebrates the power and beauty of Women Over 40 every day. TODAY we celebrate the power and beauty of ALL Women and their right have their voice heard and judged in the media with the same respect as a man. Thank you Women’s Media Center for reminding us.
Debbie Zipp, blogger for In the Trenches Productions, The first entertainment website celebrating the power and beauty of women over 40.
