What impact does the media have on role models and your career?
More than you might think. Once again I was reminded of how important the media and role models are to women in business after viewing a short film by Jennifer Siebel Newsom put out by MissRepresentation.org. (Watch the Trailer.)
The film Miss Representation exposes how American youth are being sold the concept that women and girls’ value lies in their youth, beauty and sexuality. MissRepresentation.org seeks to break the cycle of mistruths.
Why is this important to you? Because we are inundated with media every day. As a society, we learn more from the media than any other source of information. And, while the studies have shown that what holds women back is the lack of role models, mentors, and sponsors, it all begins with role models.
Marie Wilson, Founding President of The White House Project, says it best: you can't be what you can't see. This is true for women just as much as girls.
Rachel Maddow (host, MSNBC ) disccussed the effort that was made by other powerful women in television to reach out to welcome her, to tell her how happy they were that she was there, and that they wanted to be a resource for her. If only more women provided this support to other aspiring women leaders. (Read my post on Tall Poppy Syndrome.)
Do you feel the media has an impact on role models and your career? Share your comments here.
P.S. Be inspired by women who have successfully risen through the ranks. Join us on 10/27 for our Annual Women at the Top® Panel program! (Learn More or Register Here)
The film Miss Representation exposes how American youth are being sold the concept that women and girls’ value lies in their youth, beauty and sexuality. MissRepresentation.org seeks to break the cycle of mistruths.
Why is this important to you? Because we are inundated with media every day. As a society, we learn more from the media than any other source of information. And, while the studies have shown that what holds women back is the lack of role models, mentors, and sponsors, it all begins with role models.
Marie Wilson, Founding President of The White House Project, says it best: you can't be what you can't see. This is true for women just as much as girls.
Rachel Maddow (host, MSNBC ) disccussed the effort that was made by other powerful women in television to reach out to welcome her, to tell her how happy they were that she was there, and that they wanted to be a resource for her. If only more women provided this support to other aspiring women leaders. (Read my post on Tall Poppy Syndrome.)
Do you feel the media has an impact on role models and your career? Share your comments here.
P.S. Be inspired by women who have successfully risen through the ranks. Join us on 10/27 for our Annual Women at the Top® Panel program! (Learn More or Register Here)
Posted by Regina Barr at 10/14/2011 3:40 PM 
Categories: Impact of media on women in business
Tags: aspiring women leaders women at the top women in leadership women in the media
Categories: Impact of media on women in business
Tags: aspiring women leaders women at the top women in leadership women in the media
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