Learning in Reach presents feature film: Miss Representation
Sun Aug 20, 14:00 - Sun Aug 20, 14:30
Levana Primary School Hall
ABOUT
TIME TO REDESIGN OUR SOCIETY!
Learning in Reach, in collaboration with Open Design Cape Town, will present a free screening of the film “Miss Representation”. This will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session.
Join us for an eye-opening look at how society portrays women and girls in mainstream media and leadership roles.
THE ISSUE
The media is selling young people the idea that girls’ and women’s value lies in their youth, beauty, and sexuality and not in their capacity as leaders. Boys learn that their success is tied to dominance, power, and aggression. We must value people as whole human beings, not gendered stereotypes.
We’ll be asking:
- What impact does this have on women, and in particular women of colour?
- What are the changes you would want to see happen in communities on the Cape Flats, including Lavender Hill?
- How we can use this to redesign our communities on the Cape Flats, including Lavender Hill?
- What can you do as an individual, NGO, media representative or business to increase positive representation?
VENUE: Levana Primary School Hall, Lavender Hill
Strictly no under 18s.
Light refreshments will be on sale.