I couldn’t think of a better title to get you to see the video in my post (sorry to throw you under the bus, professor).
Many of us were recently inspired by our class discussion on women as good leaders/managers... and I recently found an interesting and slightly inappropriate case example to add to that discussion….
Through an organization called The White House Project, I heard about a new campaign targeting sexism in the media – specifically on behalf of women running for office – by calling out male public office candidates on harassing comments and holding them accountable publically. The campaign is called, “Name It, Change It”.
The campaign website contains quotes from current male Rep. & Dem. candidates that are inappropriate (so you can get a sense of why this is an emerging issue) and proves a valid point that a movement like this one is necessary and timely.
I think the campaign’s video does a good (and humorous) job of capturing a very real perception of women as leaders in public office positions. Check it out: http://www.nameitchangeit.org/
What do you think about this campaign?
Shikha Dalal
Nothing is inappropriate unless it demeans on insults..
ReplyDeletePut up more "controversial" videos or other posts. Especially if they are as good as this one!!
John
Sometimes I wonder whether the humor approach to a serious issue is appropriate? I feel like this campaign diminishes the importance of this issue - I thought the video was rather silly, which really bothered me.
ReplyDelete-Ken
I think it is a valid campaign because there are people that feel that way and everybody has the right to express their opinions. Meanwhile they dont disrespect others, it is -for me- useful to be open to different ideas.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Carmen
is it just me, or did Meghan McCain say that there is a "purity test" that the RNC approved for their members?.. Do I want to know what that is?
ReplyDeleteOn a different note, sexism and competition/hostility between women in professional settings came up a few times during our class discussions. Regardless of their politics, most of us have personal views on women like Sarah Palin, Christine O'Donnell, Nancy Pelosi or Barbara Boxer. Its interesting to see how Meghan McCain's criticism of Ms. O'Donnell was criticized as sexism... Is sexism still sexism if it's coming from one woman to another? I think people are so quick to use it as a distraction from other issues. Women shouldn't be criticized by other women (or anyone) for their job performance based on their looks or accent, but when it comes to professional experience or state of mind, or cultural and ethical beliefs-its fair game; just as it is with men.
this is a videoclip of O'Donnell you should watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nECxQUi_pr0
gabriela J.