Casting Calls Like These Are Why We Need More Women In Hollywood

This Women’s History Month, we’ve been celebrating women’s accomplishments in media, on sports fields, in courtrooms, and beyond. And wherever we go, we’re pushing back on the message that a woman’s value lies in her youth, beauty, and sexuality. Just take this viral video from Casting Call The Project, showcasing the multitude of sexist and racist casting calls women receive:

In an industry where women and people of color are underrepresented behind and in front of the camera, it’s no wonder that we keep seeing a limited status quo. But you can do something about it! This week, spark a conversation about why representation matters by sharing this video on Facebook or Twitter, or by forwarding this email to your network. Together, we will challenge limiting stereotypes and be “the change we want to see in the world”.

Onwards,
Jennifer Siebel Newsom & The Representation Project team


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From Around the Web

Men from [Donald] Trump to Joe Scarborough — who raised the hackles of feminists everywhere with his recent tweet at Hillary Clinton to smile — have found all the time in the world to focus on women’s appearances. And it’s this subtle, said-with-a-grin type of commentating that can sometimes cut the deepest, says Cristina Escobar, spokesperson for The Representation Project, which aims to break gender stereotypes through films such as Miss Representationand The Mask You Live In, as well as its social action campaigns including ‪#‎AskHerMore‬.” – Read more at Yahoo

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Miss Representation‘s Instagram