Exploration 5: Activism

My role while making the video was acting and creating the scenarios.  We all brainstormed and thought of different scenarios we could act out.  We wanted to bring casual sexism to our audiences attention because most people do not even realize what is considered sexist. The scenario that is the most relatable to college students was the cat walking situation.  So many college men disrespect women and treat them like objects.  Groups of men will whistle at women, and we realized that this is a domination power.  Another example of sexism we displayed was how women are not respected in a work environment.  Whether it is that they are too emotional, or just expected to be a housewife, they are not viewed on the same level as men in a work atmosphere.  In class last week, we discussed the pay difference between men and women which also brings attention to the lack of respect women have in the working world.  Women are expected to stay home, raise children, do laundry, make dinner, etc.  We hope our video brings awareness to casual sexism in this world, because simple comments, stares, and whistles make a big impact on how women view themselves.  It makes a strong impact on the role women play in society, and these casual scenarios show how we need to think differently.  Hopefully, our video will make people think twice before casually undermining women.