Choices

I hope you all will indulge me this once.  As I've mentioned before I'm not a particularly political person, but I do think that our world is sometimes careening dangerously off course.  The messages we send to young women about what their value in life is, sometimes scare me!  Images of young girls dressing in ways I wouldn't have dreamed of dressing even in my 20's and the push for sexuality at such a young age seems to be growing, even in the face of more opportunities for women.

I recently read a post by the very talented and creative Jen over at The Cottage Nest, where she spoke of her choice to be a homemaker and how often she felt as though she had to justify that choice to others.  I thought it was such a wonderful post, because she explained that being a stay at home mom WAS her career of choice.  You can read her post by clicking HERE.

My daughter recently sent me the link to a film she is hoping to have shown at her work in the near future.  The film, Miss Representation isn't widely available, and I believe it can only be ordered for things like schools, businesses, etc.

Here is a synopsis of the film from the Miss Representation.org website:

About the Film

Writer/Director Jennifer Siebel Newsom brings together some of America’s most influential women in politics, news, and entertainment to give us an inside look at the media’s message. Miss Representation explores women’s under-representation in positions of power by challenging the limited and often disparaging portrayal of women in the media. As one of the most persuasive and pervasive forces in our culture, media is educating yet another generation that women’s primary value lies in their youth, beauty and sexuality—not in their capacity as leaders. Through the riveting perspectives of youth and the critical analysis of top scholars, Miss Representation will change the way you see media.

I have linked the trailer below, and although it has some mildly uncomfortable images and a tiny bit of language that some of you may find offensive, it is well worth seeing.  It's time we valued women for much more than what's on the outside.  I will refrain from linking any blogs at the end of this post just in case someone might find the video offensive and not want their blog name associated with it.  If you have young daughters, or daughters of any age, I implore you to watch this trailer.  And tomorrow, I will be back to flowers and pretty things, but this really hit home with me, so thank you for your indulgence!