Women and Hollywood: Variety had a luncheon last week where they honored over 30 women for their impact on the business and included two pieces on how Sweden and Norway are working on getting more women directors (they implemented a mandate) and a report on the great work that Geena Davis does through Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Variety’s Women’s Impact Report - 2011
Women and Hollywood: Variety had a luncheon last week where they honored over 30 women for their impact on the business and included two pieces on how Sweden and Norway are working on getting more women directors (they implemented a mandate) and a report on the great work that Geena Davis does through Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.
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While it's great that all of these successful women listed do philanthropic work for women, I don't agree with the author's implication that most successful women *should* direct their efforts towards helping other women. Silverstein's tone suggests that just because someone belongs to a specific group, that should automatically be the group that they are passionate about. There are many other areas of philanthropy that are just as--if not more--deserving as women's education and health.
I completely agree with Hannah. I feel like their have been great strives made in both women's health and education and there are other area's that are just as important, if not more. I feel like especially today education for women and for men are just about equal. I think that there is defiantly a shortage of extracurricular activities with the cut of sport and arts programs in school. They may not be the most academic, but they can make more of a difference in a students life.
It is good to recognise some of the names listed as some of my favourite actors and singers who are involved in philanthropic work. I agree with Hannah that women should not feel compelled to support an organisation that specifically deals with women's interests because you are a woman. People usually choose areas of philanthropy based on a passionate they have and that should be the determining factor.
I think Hannah makes a good point. Just belonging to a group does not mean that you should be philanthropic towards that group in particular. I would be willing to bet that Lady Gaga (who has donated large chunks of the revenue from each of her individual concerts to gay outreach programs and has gone so far as to offer weddings for gay couples at her concerts once marriage is legalized) has donated more money and time to her charities than a fair number of these women have to theirs. I realize that the article is aimed at charities for women and how famous women are contributing, but to say they are the most impactful in general is a little much.
It is great to see so many successful women gearing their passions towards issues dealing with women. I agree with Hannah that it is unnecessary to say that all women should gear their efforts to woman issues, but I do not believe that this is the statement the author of this article is making. Instead, she is simply saying that these particular women should be acknowledged for working within the fields of women.
As a male I often don't notice gender issues. It is not something that I consciously think about when making a decision. But gender equality is an issue in several places in the world and it is something that should always be addressed. I think it is great that these women are being recognized for their work. Hopefully they are out in the world talking to other women creating more interest and intrigue in pursuing a career in this business.
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