Class Video Response

I really enjoyed all three of the videos that we watched in class. I thought all three women were captivating speakers who offered up some good points and had great senses of humor. They really said some things that made me think and I would love to see more of these videos in the future.

 I really loved all of Isabel Allendale’s messages, particularly about “making the world good, not better.” I thought this was a very powerful statement that really inspires me to make an impact. I was also blown away by some of the statistics and stories that she mentioned. They really made me put things into perspective, realize how lucky I am, and realize how far the world has to come in general. The fact that men with AIDS rape virgin girls because they think it will cure them is one of the worst things I have ever heard. Many women go through so much, partially because of the abuse of power in a male dominated society. I also liked her emphasis on passion, adding more feminine energy to the world, and preserving life because that is how we can change the world and help other women around us.

I really liked Courtney Martin’s talk and the fact that she mentioned one’s upbringing can have a huge influence on who a person is because I think that is so true. I thought it was so cool that her Dad quit his company because his daughter would never be able to have the opportunity to work there if she desired. I really liked how she talked about embracing the paradoxes, accepting overwhelm, and loving well. I also thought the concept of reinventing feminism was very cool because as society changes, so do the issues we have to fight for.

I also really liked Megan Tamerick and her points about women in the job market. I completely agree with what she said about women needing to challenge male stereotypes. I also thought it was interesting to see how differently a man and a woman can portray the same story. I hate that people still blame the victims in today’s society, such as the 11 year old girl who got raped. It is sickening that the town was focusing on how the rape would affect the boy instead of how it would affect the little girl for the rest of her life, and I’m glad a female could offer her perspective and force people to see things differently.

All in all, these women helped me realize that we do matter, we are empowered, and we CAN make a difference.