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A short movie about #gender inequality at #work, #self-acceptance and the role of a #woman in modern #society. The achievement of #gender equality implies changes for both men and women. More #equitable #relationships will need to be based on a redefinition of the rights and #responsibilities of #women and #men in all spheres of life, including the #family, the #workplace and the #society at large. It is therefore crucial not to overlook #gender as an aspect of men’s social identity. This fact is, indeed, often overlooked, because the tendency is to consider male characteristics and attributes as the norm, and those of women as a variation of the norm https://lnkd.in/eiw4tkEb

#internationalwomensday2024 Purl is the film I use in my sessions on 'inclusion and diversity' at the workplace. This Kristen Lester Pixar short film has been described as 'a searing takedown of toxic bro culture in the workplace', and a commentary on what women have to do to fit into an overwhelmingly male work space/culture. The film raises important questions about whether women help perpetuate the culture that they are intimidated by, and whether it is possible to change the culture by responding differently. It also provides an example of 'empowered women empower other women!' Perhaps the ending appears too abrupt and 'un-be-weave-able' but if one can imagine what steps Purl and Lacy had to take to get there eventually, it is inspiring! This #iwd2024 lets #inspireinclusion! Do share what films you can relate to or which discuss inclusion. It would be useful for the #DEI community! Happy Women's Day!

It is with both concern and a deep sense of responsibility that I address recent events surrounding the bans on the "Barbie" movie in various countries. The act of banning a film, like the "Barbie" movie, has far-reaching consequences that extend beyond the confines of the silver screen. Our society's values of openness, tolerance, and acceptance are vital for fostering artistic freedom and intellectual dialogue. When movies are banned, we risk compromising these values and depriving ourselves of the enriching experiences that diverse perspectives bring. As we've seen with the "Barbie" movie bans, artistic expression is being stifled under the guise of cultural or ideological objections. This suppression not only undermines the creative freedom of filmmakers but also limits our ability to engage in meaningful conversations about important social issues. The "Barbie" movie has garnered attention not just for its artistic achievements but also for the controversies it has sparked. From debates about LGBTQ+ representation to sensitive political narratives, the film has become a litmus test for our commitment to free expression and respectful dialogue. At the heart of this issue lies a complex intersection of culture, values, and creativity. As leaders and advocates of change, it is our responsibility to navigate these intersections with sensitivity and empathy. Movie bans remind us that the road to cinematic diversity is not without its challenges. However, challenges are opportunities in disguise — chances for us to rise above and find innovative solutions that promote understanding. So, how can we, as creators and industry pioneers contribute to preventing such bans while honoring the diverse stories we tell? ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dv_z3Ae2 #barbiemovie #bannedmovies #filmindustry #moviebans #censorship #freedomofspeech #culturaldiversity #diversityandinclusion #filmcommunity #independentfilmmakers #streamingplatforms #cinema #entertainmentnews #barbiemovieban #barbie #barbiemarketing #barbiethemovie

Meet Purl. I know Purl because I have tried to behave like her, and i encourage women and men to watch this. This cute video showed by my colleague Greeshma Vora really touched me for reasons like 1. Workplace ways of informal connect- there are differences in how men and women socialise " Hangout"- Smoke breaks, let's catch up for a drink - remember ? That's perhaps not the way women enjoy socialising .. 2. Boys club and Women's club- we may call out those traditional places which have these groups.. a lot of it you will see at work. This is more prevalent when women get fewer at senior levels. 3. Women choosing to be who they are not ! just because want to be accepted by the peers. 4. As women how do we nurture other women- with personal experience will say, well they can be very vicious, and this is debatable ,however true. We are far and few in professional lives and all we can do is be more empathetic. On women's day, I loved meeting Purl, Hope you do as well. Happy Women's Day to all, wish, celebrate with your daughters, wives, partners, colleagues for all they do!!!

Fascinating insights from a UCLA report. “Films that embrace diversity are more likely to resonate with audiences, leading to box-office success and ultimately long-term sustainability for the industry.” I’m not sure if the excuse of “we don’t know how to write women characters or characters from diverse backgrounds” and only giving them story lines about sexism or racism stands up anymore. For me, some of the most powerful moments of representation have been seeing characters embrace what womanhood means *to them* and the nuances of differnent cultures through dialogues, costume, props etc.

inclusion is at the heart of authentic representation. inclusion at every stage, including behind the scenes. https://lnkd.in/gM_G3GrR

While working with a cinema program that had me visiting elementary, middle, and high school media classrooms in California Department of Education, you immediately noticed 4th grade girls leading the productions (Directors, DPs, ADs, and Producers) but as you advance through the grades you saw fewer of them in those roles despite having the aptitude and desire. WHY?! Likewise in workforce development, most of my #productionassistant trainees interested in camera are female and/or non-binary, but #icglocal600 boasts only 17% gender equity. We could assemble crews by picking names at random out of the phone book and have more gender equity than we do currently. Maybe the question isn't why can't we hire more than one woman, or nominate #morethanone woman, but rather where are we as an industry and society failing aspiring girls after 4th grade? #educationforall Andria Wilson Mirza #womeninmedia Tema Staig #imdb Women In Media Adiba Khan The Art of Cinema Excellence Foundation #setlife #solidarity

I am beyond proud to have had my article "Why firms should focus on menopause and menstruation policies" featured in this months Marketingderby bulletin for International Women's Day! #internationalwomensday2024 #womeninbusiness #menopauseatwork #womenshealth

Post Black-Lives-Matter, every minority group progressed except for Black ppl. In the last 16 years, the percentage of Asian characters with speaking roles onscreen skyrocketed from 3 to 16%. In that same time period, Black characters saw no change, from 13.0% to 13.4%, and the proportion of Latino characters grew from 3% to 5%.