4 Reasons Why Miss Representation Should Be Mandatory Viewing in Schools


Updated 10/21/11 10:24 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Miss Representation Documentary

After interviewing Jennifer Siebel Newsom about her documentary Miss Representation, we were excited to watch the film on OWN last night. And it's truly incredible. Miss Representation explores how the way women are portrayed as objects in films, advertising, TV shows, and other media outlets directly affects the minimal number of women in leadership roles and how young girls view themselves. Read more

Jennifer Siebel Newsom Wants to End Miss Representation of Women


Updated 10/21/11 9:43 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Interview With Jennifer Siebel Newsom About Miss Representation

You've heard of the pay gap, but do you know about the leadership gap? As more women than men get college degrees and fill managerial positions, we're still not filling the halls of Congress or the seats in boardrooms. Actress and former San Francisco First Lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom thinks the mainstream media's portrayal of women contributes to the leadership gap, and she makes this case in Read more