THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE MEDIA
Stephens College speaker examines it closely

In the Missourian article "Citizen Jane speaker focuses on media portrayal of women" by Tricia Herres, Barabara Weiner, founder of TVbyGIRLS, is quoted as saying "Words don't stick in our head, images do." Weiner says this in reference to the images of women's stereotypical roles as wives and mothers heavily advertised on television and in film. Weiner spoke at Stephens College last night as part of their Citizen Jane lecture series and also in a filmmaking class.
I think it would have been interesting to hear Weiner speak about her experiences in the field, as the entertainment industry, specifically filmmaking, is what I would like to report on when I finish school.
While I agree that these roles are still perpetuated by some media, I think that the stereotypical image is changing. This is due to the work of people like Weiner and the increasing acceptance of women as political, cultural and business equals of men.

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