Media of Interest:

*  = personal favorite
'   = on Netflix
Click on a title to learn more about it.

Infographics:

Ideas for Presentations:

  • arranged marriage/child marriage
  • abuse in a specific area of the world
  • over-sexualization of women in the west
  • the suffrage movement- then and now
  • prostitution in one or more parts of the world
  • compare/contrast the treatment of women in different parts of the world
  • compare/contrast the treatment of women in different time periods
  • gender in/equality in various industries
  • women in literature- writers and/or characters
  • The free the nipple/pussy riot/Femen movement
  • Trans women
  • Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
  • Charity: Water, and how lack of water affects girls and their education
  • women in Islam
  • women in the Peace Corps
  • wage inequality in different parts of the world
  • women in the media, movies, and TV
  • The Girl Effect
  • Half the Sky Movement
  • women in sports
  • a specific inspiring woman, such as Beyonce, Malala Yousafzai, Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, or a favorite polotician or activist
  • Please note that we are not suggesting that you should be on any specific side of any of these issues. We just want you to become familiar with one of them, present multiple sides of it, and spur a conversation about it. For instance, if you're talking about prostitution, don't just talk about why it should or should not be legal. Talk about the problems related to prostitution such as sex trafficking, drug addiction, disease, objectification, rape, murder, unwanted pregnancies, morality, etc. Then talk about different approaches people have taken to solving these problems, such as legalization with regulation, nonprofit involvement, government issue of contraceptives and health services, total outlaw, etc., and the effectiveness of these various approaches.
  • If you're still not sure what you want to talk about, think about what your own interests- this can be hobbies, future career plans, favorite products, favorite movies/TV shows/books, or anything else that is a part of your life. Then think about how those things relate to women. For example, if you are interested in the military, you could talk about women in the military- you might consider rape statistics, wage/promotion inequality, cultural treatment within different branches, military wives, and any other disparities you discover along the way. You might also talk about women's historical involvement in the military as nurses, spies, etc., and what it was like for them. Of course, always remember to try to end your presentation on a positive note, such as an organization which is helping those women or by showing some improvements in the area, such as the fact that women are allowed to enlist now, and that they are taking advantage of that right more and more.
  • Another great way to find a topic is by checking out some of the websites, films, and books, and YouTube on this page and then talking about what you learned from them and your thoughts on the topics brought up. Be sure to tie in research from other sources as well, so that you can offer a more balanced and knowledgeable viewpoint on the issues.
  • While every member is encouraged to present, presentations will NOT be required this year unless they plan to run for officer.

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