Challenging limited and demeaning depictions of women

We all know that the media is powerful. But have you ever considered exactly how much influence the media has on how we view women today? In a society where media is the most persuasive force shaping cultural norms, the collective message that our young women and men overwhelmingly receive is that a woman’s value and power lie in her youth, beauty, and sexuality, and not in her capacity as a leader. How and why should we change this?

If you missed the first screening of Miss Representation in Sydney in September last year, don’t despair – we’re bringing it back for a return screening!

The film explores how the media’s misrepresentations of women have led to the under representation of women in positions of power and influence, and premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.

[UPDATE] Two tickets for the price of one for Collective Shout supporters

If you missed the first screening of Miss Representation in Sydney in September last year, don’t despair – we’re bringing it back for a return screening!

Sydney Event - Friday 19 October, 2012  9am – 5pm

You are invited to a Generation Next Event - The Right 2 Childhood.

From Generation Next's website:

Warning - this post contains some graphic images

After two years calling on City Beach to adopt corporate responsibility and withdraw their porn themed clothing range, Collective Shout recently held demonstrations outside two City Beach stores.