Explore the ways in which women are presented in a less limited and stereotypical way using specific examples

Although women are portrayed negatively through the media, there are some positives. Women that have made a stand in our world or have done something good to help themselves or others.These people represent the real women of our world and not the fake. Some movie actors, television show characters and celebrities can have a positive and influencing effect on the audience they are performing for. One character that is viewed by many and has changed the way of thinking is “Lisa Simpson.” Although she has an unusual family, Lisa is an independent girl who strives to work hard and wishes to become president. She is great academically, she can play the saxaphone and does great deeds. This character has a positive effect on the audience and replicates how young women should be. Lisa thinks for herself, and sticks to her ideals, things that young women should really be influenced by on the media. Another woman that isn’t a stereotypical kind of woman, is Oprah Winfrey. Known as talk show queen, she is also a kind hearted role model. She does all she can to help those less fortunate than she is. She has a positive mind and is great at both entertaining and influencing for women of all ages.

Lisa Simpson

Oprah Winfrey