We Can Do It
Stereotypical gender roles negatively affect all of us, though being completely unnecessary. We explore this issue with students and teachers, seeking solutions on how to fix it.
BY: Xiuranis Aguilar, Camila Sandoval & LaNiya Wallace
When we came together to make a short documentary film, we agreed the most important issue to us is how gender roles negatively affect us. This has been our reality for too long and we need to stand up against the patriarchy. Help us fight now!
BEFORE YOU WATCH THE FILM, ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS:
- What is the most memorable moment where your gender alone has disadvantaged you?
2. How did this affect your mental state/change how you perceive the world?
3. What age were you when you realized the world was going to treat you as less than based on your gender?
AFTER WATCHING THE FILM, LET’S ASK OURSELVES:
- What is one thing you would change/one lesson you would teach the world in order to make it better?
2. What is something you took away from this film?
3. Can you relate to any of the topics the subjects touched on?
- WATCH + SHARE THIS FILM
- Tweet @chuckschumer: Schedule a vote on the ERA
- Write to Your Representatives: Recognize the ERA as the 28th Amendment by passing HRes 891
- Sign the petition to show your support to pass the 28th Amendment
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