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Why do we need to cover up our true form, Using our faces like canvases. Why do we need to be a specific size? Am I still considered "pretty" if I am 5'1 and I only shop for clothes that are XL? Why are we used and treated poorly all because of our gender.

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The overall message the poem is trying to tell you is to stop the gender roles. This poet does this by simply going after the simple things and that is the colors society uses to represent genders. The poet however wonders why not pink and blue together because whhy does a girl have to be pink?

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There's never been a way out of it, these gender roles, these confinements, these chains you put on me weighing me down. It's either pink or blue, black white, rich poor, minority majority. There is no grey, no in-between, no self, no... freedom. All I wanted was to be good enough, somebody for everyone.

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The message this poet is trying to give you in this, is why will she be seen different for what she does. For example the woman must question herself for everything she does like what if she eats more or less will she be seen differently? Or even if she is considered pretty because of her height.

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"Women prove they are capable of working as porters" 

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"Women prove they are capable of working as porters" 

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In the text "Women prove they are capable of working as porters" by Maev Kennedy. The text “Company agrees with complaints that shoe style is unfair to girls” explains how people are realizing how women/ girls are being targeted with sexist brands. For example the boys shoe name is called “leader” whereas the girls brand is referred to as “dolly babe,” which makes people think of the unfair words used to describe each gender. While both brands are made of the same material, the female version has a pink hearts to classify the shoe. While the male version uses a football. However is this how design are supposed to be off of what society believes is correct. Finally the way the shoe is designed for the boys is very sturdy, comfortable and made for the outdoors, while the girls are the complete opposite.

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"This software analyzes how male and female characters are portrayed in movie scripts"

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"This software analyzes how male and female characters are portrayed in movie scripts"

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In the text "This software analyzes how male and female characters are portrayed in movie scripts" by Smithsonian.com. Explains the inequalities women actors face. For example in the text it explains how women have less speaking roles than men actors. However  while it speaks of that negative part, it also speaks of the positive and solutions. Such as how  "female characters are more agreeable" This shows me that women should be used more on screen.

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In this short text Oliver button is a sissy" by Tomie dePaola the character is Judged for his actions tha seem to be considered "girly." Oliver does things different than most of the boys, for example he really doesn't like sports, and plays with dolls so the boys call him a siisy and spray paint the walls saying that. Oliver then realizes he found a new hobby, and that is dance he joins and the retaleation continues. He joins a talent show and shows off his dance, although he dosen't win the boys finally. This story shows some type of acceptance of whole oliver is even though he dosen't do things that most boys do.

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In this short story "The Challenge" by Gary Soto the main character Jose likes this girl named Estela, he tries many ways to talk to her such as tripping right in front of her, faking cuts and bruises,  until finally he decides that he will talk to her about one of her strengths racquet ball. Once Jose speaks to Estela about this ( and lies about alot) he challenges her to a game. When this happens he starts to worry that a girl will beat him in a sport so he ask for help and even ask his dad  “Dad, has a girl ever beaten you at anything?” Finally he loses to Estela and dosen't like her anymore. I think this book is interesting in many ways society views women if they do certain things the way Estela does.

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View the CommonLit collection and filter by grade level, theme, genre, literacy device and common core standard.

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"Moon runner"

The book "Moon runner" by Corolyn Marseden was inspiring because even though most sports are potrayed by males, a girl named Mina who was considered a "girlie girl" decided to join track and was one of the fastest. Whats really intersting is how she is able deal with the problems from her old her and she makes the best and still come out victorious.

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"Stand up sexism"
In this short video, we have a lot of upstanders, for an example the women in this clip take action, and it explains how all these women in the video are capable to do things such as, politicians and things that might appear to be seen as "man" stuff, yet the women are doing it in the video too!

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We've heard it all before. Sexist microaggressions, which are often wrapped up in racialized biases, make us doubt ourselves, whether we're second-guessing a great idea, feeling self-conscious about our bodies, or receiving less pay or less respect. As our research report Barriers and Bias: The Status of Women in Leadership explains, seemingly small acts of sexism (like implicit bias, workplace inflexibility, and prejudiced hiring practices) contribute to the gender leadership gap, and that gap creates a culture where women's work is devalued. It's only a small step from there to devaluing ourselves.

AAUW was founded more than 135 years ago to help empower women and girls across a wide range of issues. But we can't do it alone! Just as small acts of sexism can harm us, small acts of protest can empower us - and help build the change society needs. That's why we're starting a movement in which women, girls, boys, men, and allies of all identities can take action to show that they don't accept sexism.

All this gender bias can feel like it's holding us down. But things don't have to stay that way. Join us.

Speaking up can be revolutionary. Use the hashtag #StandUptoSexism and follow AAUW on social media.

Participants who share images as part of AAUW's #StandUptoSexism campaign agree that AAUW has the right to share those images via our social media outlets, website, and elsewhere.

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We've heard it all before. Sexist microaggressions, which are often wrapped up in racialized biases, make us doubt ourselves, whether we're second-guessing a great idea, feeling self-conscious about our bodies, or receiving less pay or less respect.

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"Women Jazz musicians"
In the video we have once again nothing but women upstanders. The women in this video show how back then women  using instruments like drums and trumpets  that are referred as “masculine” was incoorect and that a women shouldn' t be allowed o play that. However all the women in the video did the opposite, the women are seen having fun using these instruments and playing with the trumpets and making music.

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Every year since 1986, the Les Victoires du Jazz Awards selects France's best jazz musicians. In 2017 all the nominees in all categories were men. Two decades ago this would not have been a story, but today it stands out and shows that there is something off and obsolete about this old boys' club. It may have also been the case that, 20 years ago, female jazz musicians may have been reluctant to kick up a fuss. Fortunately, not anymore.

The 66-year-old veteran French bass player, Joelle Léandre, wrote an open letter to Les Victoires, where she criticised the awards and asked the obvious question: "How is it possible that in the 21st-century, again and again, not a single woman is nominated?"

Jazz has always been about taking risks and spearheading aesthetic and social revolutions. It served as a fundamental voice against racial and social discrimination and as a crucial vehicle for promoting democracy and intercultural dialogue.

However women in jazz - and in music generally - have been traditionally relegated to very specific roles or, in some cases, disregarded altogether. In the past they would be naturally accepted as singers or pianists. But taking the saxophone, the bass or - God forbid - the drums was clearly off limits and not suitable for them.

The Gender-stereotyping of Musical Instruments, a study conducted by Ables and Porter in 1978, showed that respondents perceived some instruments such as the drums, trombone and trumpet more often regarded in jazz bands as "masculine". Whereas the flute and violin were seen as "feminine".

The profusion of inner circle misogynistic jokes within the music world, as well as the tokenistic way all-female bands in the 1930s and 1940s were publicised only helped feed the notion that a woman playing the saxophone was something exotic and entertaining. Judy Chaikin's 2011 documentary The Girls In The Band exposes the struggle women had to endure against objectification in jazz.

Pianists Marian McPartland and Alice Coltrane, saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom, trombonist Melba Liston, and bandleader Carla Bley are just some examples of how female musicians have come to be respected for their music, particularly since the late-1970s.

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Today women take leading positions in jazz education, research and promotion. Monika Herzig, chair for the Jazz Education Network Research Interest Group ( JENRing), or Ros Rigby, the president of the intra-European jazz promoters' network Europe Jazz Network, are perfect examples. And, to be fair, even Les Victoires has given awards to female artists in the past - Anne Paceo (drums) and Airelle Besson (trumpet) are among the very few.

But try to think of a movie (apart from the comedy Some Like it Hot) where you can find a woman playing an instrument in a jazz band. I'll spare you from looking into 2016 (La La Land) or 2014 (Whiplash) - they're not in there either. And that is only the visible side of a still rather male-dominated world.

Gender discrimination is not exclusive to the jazz world. Every year in January Revolver magazine issues their " Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock" calendar, where female musicians are depicted in sexy poses with their instruments. At a press conference in June 2016 in Australia, where she was launching her Digital exhibition, Björk stated:

The fact I'm a woman and I can do what I do, it's kind of unique, really. I've been really lucky. But I have been hitting walls. What's really macho, for example, is music journalism. It's really like a boys' club. They like music that is... well, a lot of it is for boys.

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In classical music, things aren't much different. The Vienna Philharmonic didn't accept female musicians to permanent membership until 1997. The harpist Anna Lelkes, who had by then performed with the orchestra for 26 years, was the first to be accepted as an official member. But it would take nine more years and a passionate media campaign for any more women to be hired.

In 1967, George T. Simon wrote in his book The Big Bands: "Only God can make a tree, and only men can play good jazz." Simon started as a drummer and was one of the most influential jazz commentators during the swing era, as associate editor and then editor-in-chief of Metronome. Women had proven him wrong way before he wrote that. But he had a voice. The voice that wrote the history of jazz, that validated who was who in the jazz world was a male voice. But that has changed.

#Metoo

Inspired in the #MeToo movement, several jazz female musicians from around the world founded " We Have Voice" against sexual violence and gender discrimination in music. It's quite interesting that the first article in their manifesto online states their "commitment to creating a culture of equity in our professional world". Their website also features a definition of sexual harassment, useful information on assault, consent and even tips for bystanders.

These are clearly women who have taken a crucial stand, drawing from what was done by the pioneers before them. These are informed, educated, travelled and successful musicians who will not take it anymore. This is a new generation of women who are pointing out what is absolutely obvious today - equity is inherent to music.

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Women jazz musicians are using #metoo and taking a stand against sexism

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Every year since 1986, the Les Victoires du Jazz Awards selects France's best jazz musicians. In 2017 all the nominees in all categories were men. Two decades ago this would not have been a story, but today it stands out and shows that there is something off and obsolete about this old boys' club.