Miss Representation – Free Women’s History Month Movie
March has traditionally been the time when I write about “Women’s History” – our struggle for the vote and women’s suffrage, or our lack of representation in government or lacking a seat at the table of our private sector companies. It makes sense to do this, given it’s Women’s History Month.
And yes, I’ve written about this before – and you can read my previous blog posts here, and here.)
Suffragettes (Library of Congress)
But this year, I’ve really felt that the Women’s Movement is shifting. From the Women’s March to #InternationalWomensDay – women are standing up and being counted. We’ve marched, written songs, run for office, and made our voices heard. You might not agree with all that’s going on, but I have to give credit to all of the women that are no longer sitting back and watching from afar. We have some amazingly powerful women in this area – whether they are on boards or commissions as volunteers, in elected roles, at the board table or the PTA – they help to make our towns, cities and counties the best that they can be. Read More…
