TEDxWomen -- Jennifer Siebel Newsom

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Jennifer Siebel Newsom is a filmmaker, actress, spokesperson and advocate. She talks about how the media shapes our perceptions about gender and about our potential, calling on women and men to challenge the media and its male-dominated discourse, while empowering women to take on leadership positions.
TEDxWomen was curated and produced by The Paley Center for Media. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

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@caseywylie8660 8 лет назад

Such a fantastic message for women and young girls growing up. I am frightened what the media is doing to the minds of the children I work with on a daily basis and if we as a population do exactly what she is saying, the world and media could be a much better place.

@audralucas2122 10 лет назад

I am so appreciative of this delicate approach. I lack such tact. We are lucky to have another woman that will stand up and demand change in their community members behavior and actions. By stating the obvious, people often get offended and I think she pulled this off with a grace I couldn't. It is important to have a variety of tactics when trying to make a lasting change in a patriarchal and oppressive country. I agree with her intent. #Feminism

@user-yc3pb1ij7g День назад

This presentation proves that America is an enlightened society. I am posting from backwards Greece

@kris2455 Год назад

My daughter loves pink dresses and princess and I was extremely careful not to plant such ideas in her head. This is how she was born, this is her original personality. I don't wear dresses or much makeup. She is 3 and she asked me if I know how to paint my face and if I can paint my eyes lol She is very into makeup and girly dresses and singing and dancing. I don't mind. She can love it and still become a scientist. She can be whatever she wants. I won't push her to dream about power ic this is not what she feels like she was born to achieve. Let's respect the personality and ambition of each child. Let's allow then to become what they truly want.

@andy4an 10 лет назад

She brings up several things that I knew, but had not thought of as a problem. I purchased "Miss Representation" up seeing the wildly positive reviews for it on Amazon. Can't wait to see it.

@thegirlinquestion 10 лет назад

It's very eye-opening, and kinda sad. You'll like it.

@andy4an 10 лет назад

Molly Hopkins Thanks for responding. It's already arrived by mail, and is indeed an excellent documentary. It is wonderfully engaging, and got me to email my senators and my congressman.

@ehopeforeman 12 лет назад

I cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate this message. I am one of those kids that was exposed to the medias message at a very young age. I am now 28 and still battling low self esteem and body image. But I am determined to get your message out there and I have been since I viewed Miss-representation, I am on a mission to engage people and enlighten them on this topic, one person at a time. Thanks for all of your research and passion.

@Missteree87 11 лет назад

Great stuff! And for any parents out there who disagree with anything the speaker said, think about what the media is doing to our kids. Think about how this is effecting them.

@TheStudioexpresso 6 лет назад

thanks for piloting the plane Mrs Siebel Newsom. Looking forward to watching your films.

@aprilcarriere 12 лет назад

To anyone who is doubtful that sexism is alive and thriving, please read the comments posted below. Every time that a woman speaks out against sexism, she is rewarded with this type of drivel. Many thanks to Jennifer Siebel Newsom for this courageous initiative.

@mehrnaz23 11 лет назад

You are so right. thanks for speaking up

@classOHeight 12 лет назад

@drrjtco she's done quite some impressive things, she got an MBA from Stanford, she's done extensive service, she made a film on women portrayed by media and society, and she is a spokesperson for women's rights. That shows me leadership, thrive to bring awareness to an issue that's often overlooked. She happened to fall for a rich man, good for her! Imo the fact that she took the time to defend her point of view is admirable, half the people I know wont do anything, ever! educate yourself.

@zaradavis3578 5 лет назад

Why do I see derogatory comments aimed at Jennifer. I mean, the comments are basically reaffirming everything Jennifer is saying.

@kateden0000 12 лет назад

The lady sounds so graceful and sweet ^_^ When I have kids, my only priority will be to teach them self respect, dignity and the value of honesty and hard work. And you know what? I believe the soul has no gender-in which case, I hope to raise some great people for your kids to make friends with =D

@random1ty 12 лет назад

Thank you.

@therearetvs 12 лет назад

This was so informative and greatly thought provoking. THESE are the sorts of videos our culture should be projecting

@therearetvs 12 лет назад

Greatly thought provoking

@flakeyjay 12 лет назад

This reminds me of something my mother once told me when I was young, "be glad you where born a boy". Never realized what she meant but many years later now truly understand where she is coming from. My mother is a great women in her own right and I revere her.

@mpccenturion 11 лет назад

The fact that we have to have 2 parents working, to pay the bills is bad enough. Media -has gone behind our backs a taken control of our childs mind. My son was violent and my daughter learned the same, to protect herself, from guys her age that had no empathy. This lady is right on. As for Feminists, I dont know - I guess they convinced my X to toss the kids in the trashcan. I was one male who would not let my kids go through hell. I did bring them up, with help. Thanks for these talks!

@MyJumpSeat 12 лет назад

This is a great video, I shared it with many people and tweeted. Awareness & action are the first steps to protecting our daughters. Thank you for this resource.

@shartreasejackson7951 6 лет назад

One day you hear beauty is skin deep, and then the next day it's beauty is pain.

@kahrawLEEnah 12 лет назад

Why so many dislikes? I don't understand you, haters. She makes a good point about children being manipulated by the media, this is really important. One doesn't have to consider themselves 'feminist' (whatever it means these days) to see that.

@totrym 12 лет назад

Excellent talk Mary Totry

@MrWillyp00 12 лет назад

@Rivvil You absolutely deserve the same respect. It's the respect as extraordinary above others that undermines you. Hope your kids (adopted or otherwise) can be more than what you presented of yourself. Evolution is a conscious act, as available to us.

@tking6740 7 лет назад

I was really surprised to hear about the percentage of male control over military, religion, etc...I think this video was really eye opening and has shown me things that I could try to change myself to do my part to better my community.

@GregoryTheGr8ster 12 лет назад

What we need is an equal rights amendment, and we need it to have a clause for proper media portrayal.

@kateden0000 12 лет назад

@randommss why would you say that? did you judge your mum for crying when she was worried when you had a fever as a kid? or your sister when someone broke her heart? or your wife when she wasn't feeling well and had a lot on her mind to stress over? how about your daughter, when someone said something mean to her?...i believe that being strong has nothing to do with if you cry or not, but how you handle situations overall in life and never give up. and that applies to the gentlemen too. love!

@MrBeagleowner 12 лет назад

won't let me post the link. so you will need to google the link yourself. The title on google is: General Rating Criteria - "The Robing Room: CA State Judges"

@dw2ful 2 года назад

Excellent!

@Maistra13 11 лет назад

Can you believe 25% of the thumbs are thumbs down? And this is a TEDx talk. Much work to be done.

@LexAcademic 12 лет назад

Brilliant.

@Shallwedance2007 12 лет назад

Dear TED Please tag this clip better, so that people can see what it is about!

@theNeverangel 12 лет назад

"If what that gets out there [..] is put there by men we're not gonna make any progress" (01:20) I strongly oppose this statement. The problem isn't "men", it's our culture! I see a lot of women harassing other women about their looks, about their careers (You're not taking proper care of your husband, your kids) etc. I feel this is a strong misconception. Fighting for women's rights and respect and opportunities are NOT about opposing men, it's about bettering the image we have of women.

@somethought 12 лет назад

Brilliant video. We need more of this

@heyzeusful 10 лет назад

Also not shocking: kids named Hunter and Montana.

@passedhighschoolphysics6010 11 лет назад

Why do you blame the media? Why not blame the consumers? If the Women and Men would not buy the products advertisers are selling the advertisers would change the way they advertise.

@sitaraz2509 10 лет назад

Really like what she is saying, especially the part about consuming responsibly. However, I think the execution of the speech would have been better if she took fewer pauses.

@wanjiruwaiharo8125 5 лет назад

This video needs a better title for the sake of SEO. More people will click on it if they know the buckets of wisdom (yes, buckets, not nuggets) that are contained within.

@MissBetBet 11 лет назад

Dressing well and presenting yourself well is not a negative. She would not get into these roles, or be listened to without all that. Yes, I understand your point but she is saying about the extremes, can you honestly say you don't agree, or at least understand what she is saying. Which part of it is false? Yes, everything is fine in moderation including tv, reality shows, dressing up, slimming down, but to the extent that it is fed to us?

@uniqueskyyy 2 года назад

Skyy Steward from UNF The media is most certainly sending a threat to youngsters I watch and notice it consistently.

@suikasudesuu 11 лет назад

It is not about dressing up or wearing make up. That comment about the perfume, men also wear cologne if they prefer to. She's wearing a dress and heels? So what? It's not like she's wearing a bikini on stage. Wearing a dress is NOT what this video is about. She's looking for equality and how people view women because of the media. There will ALWAYS be a difference between women and men.

@somethought 12 лет назад

God it's so sad. it's so true

@sweetisaduff 11 лет назад

wow, yes.

@narutoman93 12 лет назад

@scorici yup pretty much nailed it, i was talking to buzzsaw. apologies

@ricepea16 12 лет назад

yes yes yes and YES

@EpicHawk 12 лет назад

When is international mens day ?

@coreyschwartz4622 12 лет назад

A well presented case. It helps me to understand behavior I am seeing in my two girls as they grow. You've made me think.

@MrBeagleowner 12 лет назад

Mrs. Newsom and Mayor Newsom, here is a link to just some of what I too have witnessed myself personally about the Head of the San Francisco Family Superior Court Judge Patrick Mahoney by attorneys and litigatants if you want to look for unequal treatment of men and women in your very backyard affecting lives directly and that goes on everyday and that affects children EVERYDAY, now without their fathers because of Judge Mahoney:

@magnificentMakena 12 лет назад

in Young Adult lit, there are a TON of smart and intelligent young women for role models. don't look to media for influence-look at literature for heroes and examples. Hermione (harry potter), Annabeth (percy jackson an the olympians), Katniss (hunger games), Stargirl (stargirl) are just a few books that have strong and intelligent female examples.

@suikasudesuu 11 лет назад

I am disappointed after scrolling through half of the comments that I saw in this video. Everyone pays attention to the screen too much to a point that they do not realize what she is actually saying. People commented on "oh she's wearing a dress and make up and she has LONG HAIR." So what? Is it wrong for her to wear a dress? She's saying that women are viewed wrongly by the society because of demeaning images that oozes sex.

@swizzazn 12 лет назад

it has everything to do with the physiological differences. If women had the same physical appearance as men they would already be a step closed to equal treatment.

@suikasudesuu 11 лет назад

Why are you avoiding the real point of the video itself? If it weren't for her children, she wouldn't have fought so hard to get rid of the sex and violence in the media. I really don't understand why you comment on such minuscule details rather than absorbing what she's saying. I can't change what you think about the video, but she's a human and a parent. Without directing a movie, she wouldn't be feed them.

@naomiiiii28 4 года назад

The part where the cast of 90210 visited Fiji, women in Fiji started to get eating disorders was sad to me. They saw these famous, THIN women and immediately thought, "that's what I should look like too."

@dominique271 2 года назад

Dominique Chemaly from UNF I believe that the media is more powerful than ever these days. It affects children most negatively, since they’re underdeveloped and impressionable brains are being exposed to damaging content much earlier than they should.

@StuffByDavid 11 лет назад

02:02 Gonna need some burn heal over here

@therearetvs 12 лет назад

@kokocipher Yeah, didn't mean to send this reply to you. this was meant to be a response to someone else

@dicaprio20us 12 лет назад

I am muslim man and i approve this message !!!!!!!!

@spastikman 12 лет назад

@drrjtco Honestly, I've never even heard of her husband. She IS famous because she is an actor and she wrote/directed the Sundance hit film MissRepresentation. You may not have heard about it, but in the film and activist world, she is well known.

@LynnBonelli 12 лет назад

I completely agree with the stop hating & start supporting. Regardless of where the 'origins' lay us women continue to perpetuate this division by judging ourselves & then judging other women often times in an attempt to make ourselves feel 'better'. Stay at home moms judge working moms & vice versa, we try to find a flaw in the beautiful actress to make her unlikable ie "she may be pretty but it's ALL photoshop". The magazines? Who buys them? Women. Just saying WE can stop this if we choose.

@RiciaB 3 года назад

The media is definitely sending a danger to young people I watch and observe it every day.

@HypnotizeCampPosse 12 лет назад

@amicusnemini this video is about the media's influence in the media and it's affect on females and males, mostly females but she does make some good points. i thought this stuff before i watched this video. :/

@pregenderneutral 11 лет назад

but it's everywhere, and the people who make the media's images are controlling the images. the people speaking out about this are the consumers trying to change this.

@OonaCanute 12 лет назад

@AtheistTower Pro-female doesn't mean anti-male. If you watched this clip, you'd understand that.

@LynnBonelli 12 лет назад

The current failing of the women's movement can be blamed on us women. We are the most critical of ourselves and each other. When we decide to quite hating the pretty, skinny girl before we even know who she is, then maybe we can start to move forward. We are also the one's choosing to be portrayed in videos/print ads. Don't hate the model making a living, hate that YOU feel the need to buy the magazine and then compare yourself to the girls in the ads.

@1sweetbombon 12 лет назад

The Men need to be equality with the women but the women need also to be equal with men. IS SO? Then Thumb Up!!

@MrWillyp00 12 лет назад

@AlekNovy It isn't a contest, unless we all miss the real point.

@theNeverangel 12 лет назад

@magnificentMakena Not to mention any book by Tamora Pierce, perhaps you've come across her? Her books are pure genius (I think XD) and have strong but still diverse female characters (meaning not all are the stereotypical bookworm, bad ass girl etc)..

@achristensen33 9 лет назад

Wow

@fatsally93 12 лет назад

@amicusnemini "Feel" in control? That's implying that we aren't.

@DKBuzzsaw 12 лет назад

@amicusnemini Yes. Enough already.

@orangeoblivion 12 лет назад

Presidents traditionally are males who come from rich backgrounds and have family in politics. Your son fits that stereotype, so people sent him that message. It's the way the world is right now. After we have some female presidents, it'll change and then people of BOTH genders who come from rich backgrounds and family in politics will have that treatment. The media reflects the culture, it doesn't determine it.

@mrscrews2011 12 лет назад

Jen rocks

@solitaryman098 12 лет назад

@swizzazn It's not about the physiological differences, and you know that.

@theNeverangel 12 лет назад

@ARose489 True, but I've noticed a lot of times (I've worked with shelters and feminist movement stuff) people make it sound as if it's all the men's fault, it's always the men needs to do something, it's "we, the women" need to step up and change the evil male-led world. Even if that isn't the way people mean, it creates an impression of a sort of we/them attitude, "for something against someone" instead of a more productive "how can we all go together and fix this".

@Anyguy4321 12 лет назад

You do realize for women to break this down, they also have to discard the subtle advantages society affords them. For one, women are never expected to take dangerous jobs like firefighting or serving in the military. The selective service (draft) is still men only. Also in organized sports, women aren't expected to play to win but to play "nice." The coach of a middle school basketball team was fired because her team completely smashed the other team. Equality MEANS equality.

@MrWillyp00 12 лет назад

@AlekNovy Sadly, and with all due respect, it is called Rush Limbaugh. I like some of the points, but he is compensating too much for the agenda.

@therearetvs 12 лет назад

@kokocipher did you just send me two responses and write one reply to yourself. You're right, I don't understand what you're saying. i don't know if i meant that reply to be to you..

@LordPutnaj 12 лет назад

@firestrings272 Sometimes in nature mothers eat their young too. Nature doesn't apply here. The greatest feat of a woman is to reject societal limitations placed on her by patriarchal institutions and accomplish whatever feats she's capable of. If she chooses to be a mother then she should be celebrated for that. If she chooses to be a scientist, a teacher, and athlete, an engineer, or even the president of the United States, she should be celebrated for that as well.

@narutoman93 12 лет назад

@DKBuzzsaw no you USED to be under compensated. dont get me wrong, I am a Muslim and i firmly believe in equity. however males and females are different mentally and psychologically (and physically for that matter) - so discrepancies are always going to exist - in the work place, in real life, at the club, ANYWHERE. there are inherent differences and they are in this time and age more balanced then ever.im aware of glass ceiling and stuff like that but if you look at a broader view we r on par.

@kahrawLEEnah 12 лет назад

@scorici Thank you for making me realise my true identity. :/ Look, It's not like I agree with everything she says, 'cause I don't. I just say she's brought up some good points to the discussion, that's all. Cool down and please don't tell me who I am.

@kokocipher 12 лет назад

@therearetvs You didn't even understand what I said. That response doesn't even make sense. It's like I was talking in Japanese to you, and you just wanted to say something that can make you feel good. If the stats are against what I'm saying, then that means AnT does earn subscriptions. If "creating a new standard for yourself"is exactly what these women are trying to do, then how can I be just talking about myself? You see how contradictory these two things are?

@hogo1 12 лет назад

@EpicHawk it's everyday!

@danielconnors6131 8 лет назад

I do think that the message of feminine equality gets undermined when you only hear it coming from a white, upper-class women. Granted, women are belittled in show business when it comes to age and educational status, but you want to enter a profession where you absolutely know they are largely responsible for women's objectification. Maybe its just me, but seeing an assortment of women from different classes, ethniticities, and backgrounds would maybe help the message sink in for those less enthusiastic about hearing it. Not to mention if a man were to relay the same message would it be as scrutinized? just a thought.

@JOJOKYRA 12 лет назад

She sound like Anna from the "V" tv series... protect yourself :-O

@AxelRollandJurgens 11 лет назад

I agree with mr. godoftech13. women decry how they are shown in the media but still listen to what the media tells them is important (ea. the attractiveness of their bodies). Also Ms. Pontin, you probably shouldn't call someone an asshole. You don't know him. He could be a freakin Nelson Mandela and you'd never know.

@therearetvs 12 лет назад

@EpicHawk oh please

@xwarmangle 12 лет назад

As a man I marvel at how much women hate themselves and each other, and at the resentment they have towards men because they don't. People need to quit making this a fight between men and women and advocate for fair treatment for all people.

@vcrbetamax 12 лет назад

I don't really agree with her using the example of the woman that called the mayor to have a billboard taken down. Force is the least effective way to do anything, you can't police morality. It's why the war on drugs isn't working. The people of society have to change, which is done through debate. Something we are reluctant to do now a days.

@LaGranEspastica1 11 лет назад

Would you rather she wore sweats, a baggy t-shirt, uncombed hair, and no makeup when trying to convey a message to the nation? In order to be respected one must be put together and dressed appropriately for the occasion. Men wear suits to debates, they comb their hair, THEY even wear makeup on national television. Just because she dresses professionally does not mean she is not affected by the current media situation. And by the way, not all women "cry as loud as possible irrelevant nonsense..."

@Chris85386 8 лет назад

i dont think teens read magazines or internet articles...

@ooooo4897 7 лет назад

Christian Preciado magazines nahhhh but the internet has some pretty good articles

@LynnBonelli 12 лет назад

You don't give people much credit & if trends and media control everthing women do then you're right, there is no hope...I knew those advertisers were smart but apparently they are geniuses! I can only hope we are smarter than you think...that we can have independent thoughts & turn things around. We fought hard for "all men are greated equal" to include women but then we perpetuate the idea that not all women are created equal by judging each other on looks first.

@Smalls125 12 лет назад

I enjoyed at least the first part of this video but as it continued something bugged me about it. I finally put my finger on it; this presentation is comprised mostly of opinion. Ted is usually about facts and at the least ideas. A presentation of concepts and changes can't be dominated by speculation and personal experience. Nothing wrong with those things, but that is what drew me away from this particular video. PS I agree with a lot of what is being said here, but those are also my opinions.

@itsYourChance 11 лет назад

good decernment.

@narutoman93 12 лет назад

@scorici i wasnt talking to you man o.o

@videooven 12 лет назад

international not-give-a-fuck day

@CraigVascon 12 лет назад

5:37 i thought she was going to say "and our sons to masturbate" Dont judge me.

@MrWillyp00 12 лет назад

@Rivvil People aren't aware of this because of the inertia of human behavior. Even my criticism is biased by the occurrence my existence, like it is new.

@gnglulz 12 лет назад

how is she keeping track of time with no oven clock nearby?

@Maistra13 11 лет назад

I am very sorry that your comment has "received too many negative votes." and can't be viewed immediately. Don't stop talking, we need as many voices as we can get.

@narutoman93 12 лет назад

@scorici wasnt talk to you man o,o

@ARose489 12 лет назад

@theNeverangel The point isn't that men are the problem, per se. The point is that in order to have a more equal viewpoint for the world is to have more women there. You can't change the image if you don't have a more representative group of people making those decisions.