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All Boys Not All Problems

26 Puzzles and Stuﬀ

Q&A: Gender Perceptions

29 Hallå Sweden: Interviews

The Truth: Intersectionality

32 We Cannot Be Silent

Gender Equality Versus Gender Equity

34 The “Sex Sells” Manifesto

Girls Wear Pink, Boys Wear Blue

36 Ancient Texts and What They Say About Feminism 38 The Diﬀerent Types Of Feminists

Breaking The Disney Glass Ceiling

40 Film Review: Beauty and The Beast

Review: Purple Hibiscus

42 What Kind Of Feminist Are You?

Celeb Life: The Good, The Bad and The Sexist

Real Talk Woman In Technology and What They Have To Say About Gender

44 Glass Ceiling TV: Are Kinder Joys Sexist?

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR The definition of Glass Ceiling according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary is: "an intangible barrier within a hierarchy that prevents women or minorities from obtaining upper-level positions". We chose this title for our magazine because we believe that the views on gender in our society is limiting to women, minorities as well as men. We are stuck in a box with a ceiling that we can see through to better options and possibilities but there is a barrier between it and us that we have not broken through yet. To get to "greener pastures", we must first put in the appropriate eďŹ&#x20AC;ort to break the societal constructs that hold us back. In this issue, we decided to look into gender stereotypes and roles and how they are portrayed in the media. The magazine aims to make you aware of gender in the media and then make informed decisions when it comes to situations regarding gender. This issue also aims to cater for a wide array of people by including a textto-speech function and translated articles. Press the volume and Afrikaans button on the Contents page for more information regarding the features

MEET THE TEAM

Tara Pohl Social Media Strategist

As the Editor-in-Chief, I would also like to congratulate the whole Glass Ceiling team for their constant hard work and dedication. The magazine wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be what it is today without them.

Megan Bremner Copy Editor

Sarika Naidoo Art Director

Enzo Peres Afonso Designer

NOTE: all images used in the creation of the Glass Ceiling Magazine were created/photographed by the team. 2

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All Problems “THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT WHAT A BOYS’ BOARDING SCHOOL IS LIKE? THINK AGAIN.”

What springs to your mind when you think of a traditional South African boarding school? For many, the notion still conjures up images of youthful mischief, militaristic discipline and somewhat questionable acts. From the aesthetic drawings of the human anatomy to the picturesque night swim, an everyday adventure for the so called modern “lad”. Yet the true nature of these interesting breeding grounds of the “ideal” man aren’t as coarse as many believe. From prominent films such as Dead Poets Society, to engaging works of literature such as John Green’s Looking for Alaska, many would aggregate the idea of the unpleasant if not moreover crude setting for a boy’s shift to manhood. From established sports to student formed fight clubs and organised beatings, all to be topped with a bit of prayer in the chapel, there always seemed to be a satisfyingly varied array of extracurricular activities. Due to the highly illegal nature of these activities, “lads” were subjected to frequent skirmishes by towering teachers and hollering housemasters armed with gnashing hounds straining at the leash, much like an incredibly comfortable concentration camp. These elements all contributed to the multi-faceted boarding school experience that would later become embedded in the minds of many. Meanwhile in reality many of these schools have undergone a rapid change in the last 50 years. The once treacherous grounds amended into comfortable, safe institutions for the development of young men (well minus the artworks of human anatomy, that's still unfortunately a thing). Building boys up is the new name of the game, from core values of respect and humility to punctuality and cleanliness. Breaking them down is no more than a thought of the past. Very few media outlets have taken to the new change. This is perhaps due to the fact that an imaginary world filled with uncertainty and suspense does indeed “sell”. You wouldn’t just take to heart anything someone told you now would you? So next time you meet a good old “lad” don’t ask him about the night swim exploits evading the house master. because times have changed, and the way you think Enzo Peres Afonso should too…

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The only person who can define your identity is YOU. There are many different gender identities and sometimes it can be hard to decide where you fit, especially when you are confused as to who you are attracted to. Some people may already know and are comfortable with their gender identity but others might be unsure. This is completely normal. In conclusion, try to let yourself have Are gay men supposed to be I think my sexual identity or effeminate and are lesbians gender identity might not be what a little bit of fun exploring and celebrating your gender, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t supposed to be masculine? people expect. Is that ok? forget the importance of being Lesbians and gays vary in their dress, Yes! People should not be gentle with yourself as you explore. mannerisms, and lifestyles. However, concerned with society's Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re allowed to change as much or perceptions of them either being expectations of their sexual or as little as you want every day. It is masculine or feminine arises from gender identity. Having sexual all an experimental process, so either influence from peers, parents attractions or feelings that are enjoy it. Figure out what makes you and other members of community. different from what you visually feel strong, vibrant, and alive in your Often through a lack of knowledge perceive on TV, in movies or in gender exploration, nurture that and people may generalize about their books doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean there is find communities of people who expected behaviour. Majority of anything wrong with you. A want to nurture that with you too. lesbians and gay men do not conform person's acceptance into society to these generalizations and at the should be based on who they are For more on how to understand your same time, many effeminate men and and not who they are expected to sexual identity and gender identity, masculine women are straight. So no, be. check out: Gender Playbook gay men are not necessarily effeminate and lesbians are not necessarily masculine. 4

The TRUTH

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The Truth: Intersectionality a short summary

Originally coined by legal Scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989 in one of her works she makes mention of “Black Feminism” in which she disputes the idea that the experiences felt by being a black-woman could not merely be describe as being “black” and of being a “woman” independently. Rather including the intersections of the two that regularly intensify one another. Within her work Crenshaw considers three different aspects of intersectionality that perturb many woman of color today. Structural intersectionality: Deals with how women of color experience cases of domestic violence, rape and abuse and how it differs from the way white women experience it. Political intersectionality: examines how feminist and anti-racists laws and policies have decreased the visibility of violence against women of color. Representational intersectionality: Probes into how the experiences of women of color are skewed and obscured by pop culture. Intersectionality allows us to understand the idea that regardless of who you are, where you come from, whether you're disabled or not that your experiences of sexism, ableism and racism are in no way identical to any other form of oppression. In turn more consideration must be taken to ensure the fair treatment of all. DO NOT ever assume you know something about someone. All kinds of oppression aren't linked and therefore no single person could experience one such case the same way.

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There is something that irks me on a day to day basis, the idea of gender equality and the naivety of people believe it can - and should be - achieved. As we all know, women and men are fundamentally diﬀerent on a biological level but this does not mean that they should be paid less, are less intelligent or have fewer leadership skills. Once people started to notice these discrepancies, they created the banner of “gender equality” under which they could fight. This is where my issue lies, this banner suggests that men and women are the same and to achieve equality we must treat them as such. As if women don’t have parts and needs that men don’t have! And while this issue is small in the grand scheme of the great work people are doing under this banner, it is undermining the whole initiative and is something the haters can use against those fighting for a better future. We have seen this happen with both the Black Lives Matter and Feminist movements. People fought back against these movements with questions such as, “Do other lives not matter?” and “So now you want women to become better than men and let the cycle continue?”. To achieve great change you need to reduce the number of cracks in your argument so those opposing you can’t gain any footholds.

So now you ask, if not gender equality, then what? My answer is simple: gender equity. To explain this, let me take you back to Grade 2 maths and input, process and output diagrams. The input will be different genders, the process will be the way society treats each gender and therefore the output will be gender inequality. What gender equality fights for, is for the process that each gender goes through to be the same and people are surprised when it doesn’t get the same outcomes even though each gender is an unique input. What gender equity does, is it looks at the different inputs and the outcome it wants to achieve and so tailors different processes for each input to achieve this. Gender equity treats people differently to achieve equality while gender equality treats everyone equally despite their biological differences. Gender equality is a powerful word that looks good on paper and is easily understood. It is something you can get people to agree to back solely because it is a buzz word but it is also something people can easily dispute. To get more people to fight for such a necessary cause as to create equal outputs for everyone, we need to create a banner that people can fight under and is shown to be an intelligent and inclusive cause. Yes, there will still be haters but if we give them fewer reasons to dislike the movement then there will be fewer haters and so more supporters. To create significant change we must fight for the right thing: the banner of gender equity that is possible to be achieved.

Girls Wear Pink, Boys Wear Blue By Sarika Naidoo

When children are born into the world, there is an association with them being either male or female; dressed in pink or blue thus receiving compliments of being pretty or handsome. Majority of us are assigned a label before we are born. It is a common story - When girls are born, parents often paint their rooms pink and people will comment on their beauty, whilst for little boys, their rooms will be painted blue and they will usually be referred to by their physical appearance and strength. This is often fueled by the pervasive colour palettes of Barbie, superhero movies and other staples of childhood. Between the ages of two and five, children start to become more conscious of the differences between boys and girls and therefore, they are able to identify themselves as either a boy or a girl. Later on, children learn gender role behavior—which is either, doing "things that boys do" or "things that girls do." Just a walk down a toy aisle demonstrates a clear gender divide: dolls and makeup for the girls, lego and trucks for the boys. Girls are expected to play with dolls and kitchen sets and boys are expected to play games that are more active and trucks. Gender roles have made it wrong to give a boy a Barbie and to give a girl a truck. If boys like playing with dolls, the parents often react to it as being strange. Children should be provided with access to a range of toys that aren’t all gender biased in one direction. Clothing stores separate the kid's aisles into the “girls section” and “boys section”. Clothing is just pieces of fabric and should not be a gender assigned. Gender stereotypes are so ingrained in our society that most people find it wrong and weird if you see a boy wearing a pink shirt. Girls often hear that boys are “naturally” better at sport than they are. Society has made it a norm that boys and girls play sport separately. Yes, while it is true that because of biological differences, not all sports can be treated equally due to teenage boys accelerated growth and muscle development for the most cases but there are periods of time during which girls and boys might be athletic equals. A study by the University of Indiana found that there were no performance differences between the males and females of the ages of 6 - 8 and 7 - 12 in the 50m freestyle swimming trials. Yes, during adolescence males do have a greater advantage when it comes to the factor of muscles in sport but these are not the only aspects to sports e.g. Strategy, conscientious practice and team building. 7 out of 10 girls feel they don’t belong in sports because their confidence plummets due to all the negative gender stereotypes. The #LikeAGirl social experiment has started to change the “like a girl” gender stereotype from an insult to the quintessential compliment it is! Helping girls across the world to gain the confidence to play sport and not take to the negative gender stereotypes. In conclusion, try to let yourself have a little bit of fun exploring and celebrating your gender, and don’t forget the importance of allowing yourself the chance to explore. You’re allowed to change as much or as little as you would like to. It is all an experimental process, so enjoy it. Spend your time figuring out what makes you feel strong, vibrant, and alive during this gender exploration period, nurture that and find communities of people who want to help nurture that with you too.

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BREAKING THE DISNEY

CEILING She is a Princess. A damsel in distress. She has wide eyes, a tiny waist and a fancy dress. He is a hero. He saves the princess. He does all the fighting involved in rescuing the princess. He is handsome and muscular. The two of them fall in love and live happily ever after. This is, of course, the storyline of your classic Disney movie. To name a few: The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Rapunzel, the Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast and the list goes on.

men being heroes and emphasis on physical beauty. There is a plethora of stereotypes and the worst thing is that many viewers do not even notice them due to how widely accepted and ingrained they are. But why is it so important that we knock down the gender roles and stereotypes we see in Disney movies? Millions of children, teens and adults alike watch these movies. By only exposing their audience to two or three genders when there are over sixty-three known genders out there, a limit is being placed on what is perceived as normal (gender normativity). Merriam-Webster defines gender normativity as: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;adhering to or

These movies include so many gender stereotypes and roles to which millions of people and children are exposed. They include the typical prince/princess concept, women being inferior and weak,

reinforcing ideal standards of masculinity or femininity’. The gender roles in movies reinforce what society considers to be masculine and feminine, thus encouraging gender normativity. In order to progress, movies need to step away from these widely held social constructs. If children, teens and adults are exposed to different genders and not stereotypes, it can result in a greater acceptance of the different genders and what is considered normal for different g e n d e r s . T h e m e d i a g re a t l y influences us and this can be used to educate and encourage gender equality.

not only a priority but an imperative for us, and it’s top of mind on every single project.” Inclusivity and diversity is being seen in more and more movies. Examples of this include increased female speaking roles, a LGBT subplot in Beauty and the Beast, a decreasing importance of physical appearance when compared to skills and f e w e r ‘ d a m s e l - i n - d i s t re s s ’ movies. Movies like Moana and Brave are examples of movies which have female maincharacters that do not fall into the classic Disney movie category.

“In order to progress, movies need to step away from these widely held social constructs.”

Disney has made a number of improvements when it comes to gender, the gender stereotypes and roles. Sean Bailey, Disney’s president of motion-picture production, says: “Inclusivity is

Despite the advancements that have been made in the Disney film industry; there is still a long way to go before any semblance of gender equity and equality is seen in movies. The world also has yet to see a same sex couple in a main roles in a Disney movie. Disney still needs to create a greater awareness of the diﬀerent genders and deconstruct many of gender roles and stereotypes in movies in order to break through the glass ceiling.

Purple Hibiscus, written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is a riveting novel set in postcolonial Nigeria and it charts the development of Kambili Achike and the life of her family. Purple Hibiscus is Adichie’s first novel and was first published in October 2003. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was born in Enugu, Nigeria in 1977, however, she grew up in Nsukka. Adichie attended university in both Nigeria and the United States of America obtaining degrees in Creative Writing and African studies. She drew on her background and experiences with Catholicism and the tyranny in Nigeria to write Purple Hibiscus. This bildungsroman follows the life of Kambili Achike and her family and how their family life can be represented by more than just a single story. Kambili is the protagonist whose world is restricted to her family compound, the Catholic church and Papa Eugene’s will. To the outside world, the Achike family seems perfect, with Papa Eugene being a philanthropic businessman. However, their homelife depicts a very diﬀerent picture of violence, tyranny and abuse that is filled with blood as red as the hibiscuses that are found in their yard in Enugu. This is before Kambili goes to visit her spirited Aunt Ifeoma in Nsukka and is introduced to the exotic purple hibiscus. The hibiscus that represents a change in Kambili and a promise of freedom. The book explores many serious topics, some of which include domestic violence, gender roles/stereotypes, identity and coming of age, and religion vs traditionalism.

Adichie is an excellent writer who manages to both untie all the knots in the plot and yet leave you wondering what is going to happen at the end of the book. Her style of writing and conveying stories has allowed her to break the theoretical fourth wall between her and the audience. The story seems to jump out of the pages and into the reader's’ mind. It makes you empathize with the characters. Purple Hibiscus is a very engaging book and it provides a lot of food for thought. Many think that the main focus of the book is oppression. The oppression of a family and of a country. However, I see it as a story about the growth and development of Kambili’s identity. It is a story filled with sadness and hope. It is a story about a promise of freedom. I would definitely recommend this book to more mature readers who are willing to understand and explore the serious themes and issues that Purple Hibiscus contains. The book starts oﬀ slowly and the diﬀerent fragments may not make sense, but as one progresses, all of the pieces start to fall into place and one gets a glimpse of the literary genius of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

What is the danger of a single story? “Show people as one thing and one thing only over and over again and that is what they become.” The danger of a single story about a place, person or issue is that is can also rob people of dignity and it emphasize how diﬀerent they are. Bildungsroman: A novel about the moral and psychological growth of the main character.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s debut novel takes on a refreshing view of religion, politics, love and oppression in postcolonial Nigeria, a country beset by political instability and economic diﬃculties. Published by Algonquin books in 2003 it took the literary world by storm, scooping up the Hurston-Wright Legacy Award and a plethora of other esteemed accolades for this up and coming writer. The narrative delineates the development of the young Kambili Achike as she slowly begins to observe the breakdown of the illusion of peace within her household. One of the prevalent factors for this breakdown being her father Eugene. As a wealthy and devout catholic man, Eugene allows his zealous beliefs to manifest in a violent and cruel way, as he delivers physical and psychological punishments for the so called “paganistic sins” of Kambili, her brother, Jaja and their mother, Beatrice.

However, this is the story of Kambili’s coming of age and through her own empirical judgement, the social spurring on by family and a love interest she begins to realize that the near militaristic and abusive conditions she is accustomed to are actually barbaric. The conflict is resolved with a controversial action of sacrifice and compassion. The final resolution per se, is one of hope and new beginnings. Purple Hibiscus is the kind of book that can engulf the reader, poke at every corner of their brain and hint a crisis of morality. Through the images that are created one cannot help but feel part of the story, greatly empathizing with the very characters it depicts. Although being rather vague and baﬄing on the outset, the further you explore the more things just begin to become more coherent. A work of pure literary genius.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus debut novel is a beautifully rare piece of writing. The coming of age novel, is written in an unique and descriptive way. The author makes you feel the emotions Kambili experiences- the fear, hurt, curiosity and dreadful rejection. The story tells of young Kambili who is in desperate need of her father's approval, and how she experiences the oppression and gripping fear of her father. It is amazing to see the story unfolds from her family falling apart - to the new taste of freedom she experiences. We watch how Kambili matures and grows up and experiences real love for the first time - and not the "painful" love she receives from her father. One of the most evident themes that comes across in the book is silence. Kambili is silenced and not free to have her own voice. She says very little and the words that do come out of her mouth are those she thinks her father wants to hear. She cannot tell anyone about the violence that goes on her home and she doesn't even discuss it with those closest to her because of the

Another evident theme is religion. We see the clash of many cultures in this novels as well as the contrast between Father Benedict and Father Amadi. Kambili sees her father as a godlike figure that cannot die or sin, and respects him as a high and mighty being. The family is forced into heavy catholic religion and it crushes Kambili, a burden that is almost too heavy to carry. She is severely punished if she sins or displeases her father in any sort of way. Kambili is beaten and abused, and expected to be someone she is not. In the book we meet characters of diﬀerent religions and traditions and the interaction between them and Kambili is very interesting, another factor of the development of her character. In the story, the two contrasting characters, Mama and Aunty Ifoema, display a modern example of feministic ideas. Mama is abused, silence and under the radical of authority of her cruel husband; whereas Ifoema does not have a husband, she is an independent, strong woman who is comfortable in her own skin and has her own opinions and is not afraid to voice them. Mama believes that she cannot exist outside of her marriage, she has not been liberated and withstands the abuse because she believes it is just. We see how to women are treated diﬀerently and the consequences thereof. There for Purple Hibiscus explores feminist ideas and gender issues and stereotypes. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good, unique writing and enjoy seeing a character progress and develop. Kambili's views of the world change and how she experiences freedom and beauty, just like the purple hibiscus flower, the perfect ending to such a powerful, influential and universally relevant novel.

Purple Hibiscus is a fictional novel written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and was first published by Algonquin Books in 2003. It is set in post-colonial Nigeria, Adichie’s home country. She draws upon her memories of her childhood there to write a novel that one struggles to put down. The novel is written from the perspective of Kambili, daughter of Mama Beatrice and Papa Eugene and sister to Jaja. Papa Eugene is often referred to as a “Big Man” throughout the novel as he is influential and wealthy. He is also very religious and uses this devotion to inflict abuse on his family to hold control over them. This is a story of Kambili’s coming of age and her realising, with the help of a few family members and a love interest, that the abuse her father subjects her to is wrong. Through the whirlwind of events in the novel, Kambili breaks her silence of oppression and discovers laughter and joy. The whirlwind comes to a climax when Mama Beatrice poisons Eugene and he passes away. Finally the family is free. The novel ends with hope being kindled in the hearts of Mama, Jaja and Kambili, each dealing with the effects that Papa Eugene left on them. The characters are beautifully intricate with some having seemingly paradoxical characteristics, such as Papa Eugene and his care he shows for his community and religion but also using that religion as an excuse to hurt his family. The characters are realistic and are brought to life with the finer details Adichie has used, an example of this would be Kambili struggling with puberty and menstruation as well as worrying about what her classmates think of her, as most teenage girls do, despite Kambili having the larger worry of trying to always please her father. Kambili is also made more realistic through the style with which the novel is written. It makes use of more casual language and colloquial phrases as any adolescent would use. The language in the novel also switches between Igbo and English and this brings across different traits of different characters and their emotions at that moment.

Overall, the atmosphere of the novel is one of a roller coaster, well peppered with the light-hearted moments of Aunty Ifeoma and her family and the more serious moments where it describes the beatings from Papa Eugene and the references to the political strife in Nigeria. There is a good balance between these scenes as the novel is not too dark as to scare readers exposed to this level of violence for the first time but not too light that it does not make the reader sit back for a moment to digest the severity of what Kambili accepts as normal.

I would definitely recommend Purple Hibiscus to more mature readers who are willing to grasp the underlying themes of the novel and the gravity of what is discusses as the full beauty of the novel would be lost otherwise. It is an incredible piece of literature written by so young but so mature an author; the novel deserves every award it has received.

Purple Hibiscus, an award-winning novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, was set during the political turmoil of Nigeria in 1990’s. It was published by Algonquin Books in 2003. The coming-of-age story is narrated by a shy and timid 15-year-old girl, Kambili Achike. The Achike’s lead a privileged life. They live in a luxurious house and the children attend exclusive missionary schools. Kambili is stuck under the control of her devout Catholic father, Eugene, whom she desperately seeks approval from. Eugene is a very prominent man within the village of Enugu. He generously contributes to charitable organisations and he publishes a newspaper notorious for its criticism of Nigeria’s corrupt government.

In the beginning when she is exposed to the diﬀerent lifestyle, Kambili has trouble accepting it and is torn between the two, Nsukka and Enugu. With the help from other characters such as her brother, aunt, cousins, and Father Amadi, she begins to see other ways of thinking and acting contrary to her father's expectations.

While visiting Aunty Ifeoma’s house in Nsukka, Kambili and Jaja discover a new lifestyle, with laughter, music, freedom, and new ideas. This visit challenges Kambili and Jaja to rethink their own upbringing.

The well-written novel, Purple Hibiscus takes you on a rollercoaster of feelings. Not only does this novel teach its readers many life lessons but one also gets to travel along the journey of life with Kambili as she blossoms into a beautiful young women. I would definitely recommend this book to mature readers who are looking for a new, fun, enticing book to read.

Celebrities influence our lives through their acting, modelling and singing and have done so for many years. Thanks to the birth of social media and certain media platforms, we are now able to reach beyond the screens and feel personally connected to these individuals in their everyday lives. This is very useful to celebrities as it draws in more viewers and helps them to further influence their fan bases. However, this also lets them yield more power over the general populace. How do these individuals aﬀect the views on gender roles and equality oﬀ of the big screen and rather on the small screens we carry in our pockets?

Thankfully, there are many celebrities now up in arms and fighting the good fight with regards to women's rights and equal representation in the media. One name that always seems to pop up is Emma Watson and her campaign, HeForShe. Emma has created a large social media presence for the feminist movement and has encouraged both male and female people of power to join and pledge to the cause. Many other celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift have shared cases of sexual assault or gender discrimination in the workplace and have encouraged others to do so by example. There are even male celebrities standing up for gender equality such as

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt stating on the Ellen Degeneres show, “It’s worth paying attention to the roles that are sort of dictated to us and realize that we don’t have to fit into those roles — we can be anybody we want.” But despite the support for the gender equality movement from many celebrities, there are still many who are objectifying women and are against feminism.

One such celebrity is Pharrell Williams who says he “supports gender equality but it is not possible for him to be a feminist”, despite the graphics he has shown in past music videos that objectify women. This opinion is broadcasted to thousands and it is these double standards that influence people and provide rationale to make statements such as, “Not to be sexist or anything, but women are just not built for the business world the way men are.” These double standards encourage people to voice harmful opinions more so than what an actor or actress says in a movie because if the opinion is queried, there is a person of influence backing the opinion and not just a fictional character they played in a movie. However, this is hardly the worst of the the problem.

Celebrities are dropping sexist tweets and images on the daily and some, such as Bill Cosby, have even gone to trial over sexual assault charges. However, in the case of Bill Cosby and many others, they have gone home as free men or women no matter what evidence is stacked up against them. This window into their private lives is therefore detrimental as we see them getting away with things they shouldn’t, encouraging people to commit similar acts without fear of consequences.

While there is good being done by celebrities on social media with regards to supporting gender equality, there is also an overwhelming amount of harm being done. There is no easy fix to this problem such as monitoring the way a media platform words its articles as this is an issue that revolves around individuals and so must be stopped by individuals: celebrities and the everyday person alike. People must be held accountable to their actions and statements so that gender equality can be achieved on every level.

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TECH AND EDUCATION PERSON OF INTEREST

Dr Renee Nathanson Dr Nathanson is a lecturer at the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University. Her work includes lecturing in ‘Approaches to language and literacy instruction' as well as technology integration in project-based teaching and learning. She is also involved in mentoring post-grad students, writing articles, presenting papers at conferences, and running social impact projects. 21

Real Talk with Tara Grobbelaar

Women in Technology and What They Have to Say about Gender Dr Renee Nathanson is a lecturer at the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University. She is a woman who has taken the proverbial bull by the horns and has succeed in her career field. I had the chance to get into contact with Dr Nathanson and she had a lot to say, especially when it came to gender and gender equality.

more desirable option seeing as it aims to achieve the same outcomes by using different methods. This makes it more realistic seeing as it caters for the differences between the different genders while still trying to achieve equality. Tara Grobbelaar: How do you feel that gender equity/equality can be reached in our field of work?

Tara Grobbelaar: Why do you do what do? What drives you?

Dr Nathanson: Yes, I believe that gender equity/ equality can be reached in my field of work. I see no reason why women shouldn’t gain top posts in whatever the field of technology they are interested in. One can clearly see that opinions and social constructs are being challenged in our society. This change of view makes me believe that equity/equality can be reached in my field of work.

Dr Nathanson: My passion for teaching, learning and making a diﬀerence in the community drives me and motivates me to get up and do what I do each morning. My love for what I do, makes my job seem less like a job and more like having fun. Tara Grobbelaar: What is it like being a woman in a largely male dominated field? Dr Nathanson: I’m not sure that education, which is the field that I am in, is still a male dominated field. When I started out in my career, it was challenging due to the way careers are ‘gendered’. However, that has changed. There are many Professors and Department Heads in our Faculty who are women and our previous Dean was a woman. With regard to using technology in teaching, it is the women in our Faculty who are the pioneers and are leading the field. The technological field is changing, especially when it comes to women.

Tara Grobbelaar: What would your message be to girls out there who are interested in pursuing careers in fields like technology? Dr Nathanson: My careers is an interesting and future-oriented career, which is worth pursuing. My advice would be to decide on what career in technology you want to pursue (e.g. education, technical drawing, engineering, programming, management, etc), what skills or degrees you need to pursue your goal and then work hard to achieve your goals.

Tara Grobbelaar: What is your view on gender equity and gender equality? Dr Nathanson: I believe men and women are diﬀerent. I believe that those diﬀerences should be acknowledged, but ultimately they should be equal. For that reason, I think gender equity is the

Tara Grobbelaar: Thank you so much for sharing your views and opinions with us and we look forward to hearing more from you. Dr Nathanson: It was a great pleasure! 22

TECH AND BUSINESS PERSON OF INTEREST

Ms Nicci Gowing Nicci Gowing: A Project Manager at Sea Monster Entertainment. Her job entails planning, budgeting, overseeing and documenting all aspects of the specific projects that she works on. She is also involved in business development, helping onboard new customers and finding new business.

Real Talk with Tara Grobbelaar Nicci Gowing is a Project Manager at Sea Monster Entertainment. I had the opportunity to get into contact with her and hear what she had to say about her job and gender equality. Tara Grobbelaar: What motivates you to get up in the morning? Nicci Gowing: I am an extremely organized and process driven person however, I also have a strong creative side. Putting these together in the creative field by managing a creative team and ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget provides me with a great sense of job satisfaction. As cliché as it may sound creative people are often misunderstood and being both logical and creative I feel I am able to bring a unique flavor to the job. I am able to understand and identify when my team may need creative freedom and when they need guidance and boundaries to be able to complete the job. I also believe passionately in the power of stories and being able to pursue this as a career is a great privilege. In South Africa there isn’t a very large animated feature industry but even when working within the corporate space we are able to communicate in an eﬀective and understandable way. Ta r a G ro b b e l a a r : What is it like being a woman in a largely male dominated field?

Nicci Gowing: There have been times when it’s been a struggle and times when it rarely comes up or hinders me. It’s definitely something that I’m aware of but actively try and steer away from the stereotypes. Perhaps more than gender find ageism is also a large contributing to inequality in the workplace. You will sometimes find that the older generation, especially in upper management positions, may not take you seriously or are very change averse. In my current company, we are 4 woman in a management team of 8 and being a woman is no hindrance at all. Tara Grobbelaar: What are some of the challenges you’ve experienced working in this field? Nicci Gowing: Not only because of the fact that I’m a woman, but also because I’m blonde, when I meet new clients or people in the industry there are often preconceived ideas about who I am and the position I hold based on my appearance and gender. Once when entering our boardroom to present to a client, they presumed I was the receptionist there to take their coﬀee order. I could see the embarrassment on their faces when I started presenting the pitch to them. Tara Grobbelaar: What is your view on gender equity and gender equality? Nicci Gowing: I am a strong advocate for gender and race equality. I believe we are all people and have something unique to oﬀer.

Real Talk with Tara Grobbelaar We need to stop judging people based on factors they have very little control over. Why should one gender earn less than another. By doing so we continue to perpetuate the same prejudices. I do believe we have made incredible strides in the right direction and it’s definitely worth celebrating. However, I do feel there is still a lot of work to be done. I also very strongly believe in real gender equality, not gender reversal. So while we need to do all we can to raise the profile of women’s rights and equality we shouldn’t be disenfranchising men at the same time. We shouldn’t be changing the narrative from men being the “superior” gender to women being superior.

Nicci Gowing: Assess and judge people on their accomplishments, capabilities and qualifications rather than their gender (I do realise these are fairly lofty ideals). Tara Grobbelaar: What would your message be to girls out there who are interested in pursuing careers in fields like technology? Nicci Gowing: Don’t ever let anyone limit you! You are capable of achieving all you dream of and put your mind to. Put aside the negative self-talk and distance yourself from those that drag you down. Set your mind to something and pursue it relentlessly! Tara Grobbelaar: Thank you so much for sharing your views and opinions with us and we look forward to hearing more from you.

Tara Grobbelaar: How do you feel that gender equity/equality can be reached in our field of work?

Nicci Gowing: It was a great pleasure!

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The "We Cannot Be Silent" culture exhibition is an exhibition organised by Yazeed Kamaldien and held at the Castle of Good Hope. The exhibition was held to raise awareness regarding the amount of women and girls being raped and murdered and to honour those who have passed due to this, as well as the survivors.

The exhibition includes a wide variety of media including photography, drawings, music, dance, and more. It also oﬀers workshops to educate and mobilise people to a better future for us all.

"Art and storytelling oﬀers cathartic and insightful processes of healing. Artists reflect what they experience personally or what they observe in society. By holding up a mirror, artists help societies understand themselves better. Coming together as creatives has been empowering because we all want our society to improve.

When: until the 24th September 2017. Where: The Castle of Good Hope Noteworthy Event to Attend: Education workshop to empower teachers to deal with the violence that surrounds their community and often finds its way into the classroom. It will take place on the 9th September from 10am to 4pm.

We found common ground in the exhibition which was a place where we could express our concerns about what is happening every day around us."

The video speaks about the impact of the rape and death of Courtney, aged two, on her parents. It was directed by Yazeed Kamaldien and the music was written and produced by Malika Omar. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

LISTEN TO HER INCREDIBLE WORK, “PINK”, HERE.

Malika Omar is a Cape Town born pianist and composer who has lived in Dubai for nearly a decade. She has been nominated for many awards and has performed for royalty and celebrities across the world. She has been nominated as the Ultimate Entertainer at the Cosmopolitan Magazine Middle East's Fabulous Female Awards and and has received an appreciation reward from the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund for her excellent work in support of their humanitarian project.

She believes that gender equality is extremely important, as without one gender, we cannot have the other. This balance cannot be achieved without equal opportunities and freedom of choice. Both men and women should be free to achieve their goals without society dictating which goal is preferable to which gender. Malika Omar composed, produced and performed a piece entitled "Pink" in tribute of women from all nations. She was inspired to write this piece by the strength and individuality oﬀ women and their ability to overcome anything.

"We Cannot Be Silent’ was an exhibition that supports victims of violence and abuse in our country and it’s not only an issue concerning women; men are part of the conversation too. My piece, composed for the Courtney Pieters short film by Yazeed Kamaldien, is called ‘We Rise’ because it talks of how we are plundered like the earth, but yet we can grow into something beautiful if we believe in ourselves and take charge of our destiny; male or female."

The “Sex Sells” Manifesto How the media has exploited female empowerment WRITTEN BY: SAIRA DESAI She is sweaty, with her red-painted mouth wide open and a bottle of perfume resting between her large, voluptuous breasts. No, this is not a crude scene from cheap online porn, but a 2007 advertisement for Tom Ford’s fragrance for men. Before being banned, this advertisement, along with an even more vulgar one of a naked woman lying with the bottle now placed between her legs, donned the pages of elite magazines such as Vogue and Vanity Fair in order to promote the perfume. Though extreme, the portrayal of women as sexual objects is not unique or a new ‘trend’.

despite their claims, do not. Instead, it is clear that they believe that women can only wear less. Even magazine covers have famous celebrities showing excesses amount of cleavage in tight dresses and, while this is perfectly alright, the fact that this is all that these women can wear, is not. Furthermore, these conventions certainly do not apply to men. Yes, the cover of magazines such as Men’s Health do display young and attractive shirtless men with six-pack abs but this is not true for every ads or magazine covers that feature men. For example, David Beckham appears entirely clothed on the covers of Maxwell, Harper’s Bazaar, Time, Vogue, Elle and more than twelve diﬀerent GQs. His wife, Vitoria Beckham, however, is almost always wearing tight clothing or posing in a seductive manner. One cover for Elle goes so far as to have her lying on a sofa wearing lingerie while eating a tray of desserts. This makes it quite evident that men and women are not given the same level of respect or personnel preference in the media.

Today, it has become near impossible to casually flip through a magazine without being accosted by images of women dressed scantily in order to promote some clothing line, new perfume or designer handbag. In addition to the irony of women being near naked to advertise clothing, these advertisements highlight the mindset that the media has developed i.e that women should only be shown to be sexy or, at the very least, a socially accepted degree of attractive. This has spread from underwear ads to female clothing and lifestyle products. An example of this is a 2013 American Apparel ad which portrays a woman posing on an unmade bed with her legs in the air wearing a sweater, and nothing else. Here, a seemingly innocent item of clothing has been twisted to make it look “hotter”.

What is perhaps more frightening, particularly for our generation, is the increasing sexualization of young teenage girls. A frightening example of this is 2011 Marc Jacobs ad for the perfume Oh, Lola!. Not only does the name of this perfume have eerily similarities to the novel Lolita, a book which centers on a man infatuated with his twelve-year-old daughter, the ad showed the then-teenage Dakota Fanning wearing a sheer dress with a large bottle of the perfume between her legs. Adverts are now showing young girls in sexual positions and this, not only maintains the view that women can only be objects for sex, but it gives other young girls the idea that this is what

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they should aspire for. I know that, personally, I once had the misconception that being a “proper” and “sexy” woman could only entail revealing clothing, copious amounts of make-up and sixinch heels. This is not surprising given the number of magazine covers and adverts that had engrained this very idea in me throughout my life Women who have tried to break away from normal media depictions have faced sexist and rude comments rather than commendation for promoting the idea that women can be independent and ambitious. Hilary Clinton, former US Secretary of State, has appeared on the cover of countless magazines throughout her political career and time as First Lady. However, these covers, which usually show her dressed in suits, have been called “unwomanly” and she herself has been declared a “feminazi” both for her appearance and her desire to continue working instead of becoming a house-wife. Moreover, women are frequently shown to be powerless and submissive in the media which only serves to suggest that women are at the mercy of men. Not only does this encourage beliefs that men are “better” than women, it also conveys the idea that they have the right to control and dominate women. A 2007 Dolce & Gabbana advert, which showed a woman being held down by a shirtless man while three other men watched, made this degrading notion apparent and was eventually banned for promoting rape culture.

While it is satisfying to know that it was removed from the market, the very fact that a group of marketing executives sat down and agreed to such an advert is appalling and shows that views of women in the media have not really changed in the last fifty years. This absence of progress is even more pathetic when we look back at the feminist movement of the 60’s and 70’s where a woman’s right to embrace her sexuality was painstakingly fought for by hundreds of thousands of women. For a boardroom full of men to twist this achievement in order to make money and reassert their power is truly disgusting. Overall, the crude Tom Ford ad, which was most likely intended to entice men to buy perfume, stands as a symbol for how the media sees women as being there simply to show oﬀ their bodies and pose for the camera with alluring doe eyes. This is an issue is so deeply engrained in the advertising industry and it will take many decades to fully eradicate it. While I am not calling for women around the world to boycott magazines and brands which show women as sexual objects (although I doubt I will ever buy a Tom Ford product), it is essential for the teenagers of our generation to not simply sigh in defeat and say that “sex sells” but to instead strive to change these ideas so that the next generation of young girls will not feel that they have to appear submissive while wearing little clothing to be a “real” woman or look like their favorite celebrity.

Ancient Texts and What They Say About Feminism By Megan Bremner Feminism is a hot topic in today’s society. We assume that it is a very new and modern concept, but there are traces of the issue hidden throughout historical texts. It is important to learn from history and past mistakes and therefore feminism in its historical context should be considered. There are many ancient texts and historical events leaning to feminism- and those pointing fingers at it. In this article only a few will be discussed, namely The Bible, ancient Egyptian texts as well as Greek ones. The definition of feminism should first be discussed, since the term can have many meanings. According to the dictionary, ‘ Feminism is a philosophy that advocates equal rights for women and men—socially, politically, economically.’ Most radical feminists however, fight to overthrow male dominance as well as are for abortion and lesbianismthis opposes the biblical gender roles. The bible is not for feminism, but it does state that access to spiritual blessings is the same for all genders. “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28). The bible and the God of the Bible are not sexist, as we can gather from this scripture- However it does have a specific design for gender in the physical. The bible believes in specific roles for husbands and wives to fulfillthat God designed it in such an intricate, beautiful and perfect way that should be followed. The Bible says in Ephesians 5: 22, that “wives should submit to their husbands in everything because he is the head of her just as Christ is head of the church.” But it does not stop there. So many people read this scripture without reading the rest of it, “and husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her…” It states that they should love their wives and respectxxxvi them with such great love that they would give themselves up for them.

The bible is also filled with stories of amazing women who were heroes, such as Esther, Ruth and Mary. Proverbs 31 is a beautiful, detailed chapter in the bible describing the characteristics of a godly women. As we can see the bible addresses the concept of feminism and is against radical feminism, with good reason. There are certain “gender rules” but is not always interpreted as sexist. What the ancient Egyptian texts say about feminism is quite surprising. There is not much evidence of the day to day society reflecting girl dominance however there are some very interesting cases. Hatshepsut, daughter of Pharaoh Tuthmosis I, abandoned all her femininity in order to gain power. She was queen and when her husband died she seized the opportunity to declare herself the new Pharaoh. She wore a male kilt and fake beard and even changed her name. She was a very successful pharaoh for 20 years. Hatshepsut was not the only successful female ruler, the famous Cleopatra is still remembered today because of her amazing leadership. There are many many more cases, could Egyptians have been the earliest feminists? The Ancient Greeks also had their version of feminism. Back then women were banned from playing in the Olympic games and killed if caught competing. They were excluded from political decision making along with being forced to marry at a young age. The women decided to take matters into their own hands and start their own. Olympics in the 1900’s. This was a huge step for society, because women are now allowed to partake in the Olympics. These are only few examples of feminism in ancient history, but nonetheless they are to be studied and noted… we should learn from past mistakes and victories as it could show us the next step of way.

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THE DIFFERENT TY 2

The Feminist

The ‘Feminist’

“The proportion of men m u s t b e re d u c e d t o a n d maintained at approximately 10% of the human race” - Sally Miller Gearhart, in The Future – If There Is One – Is Female Radical, SJW, and Feminazi… I've been labelled it all merely for having the temerity to challenge sexism, a crime that apparently justifies invoking the terminology of national socialism. Because wanting your gender to be treated better deemed the same severity as invading Poland. Free speech, am I right?

I suppose that the cisgendered scum of the world can’t handle the fact that their precious system of patriarchy may perhaps be coming to an end. I mean, it's been proven that men need only two things in life: something to ruin and the nutrition in order to sustain the latter. Milling about day to day reinforcing institutional racism and sexism. Woman work hard towards equality and multiculturalism, but what do men do? Well men prefer to keep up that good old rape culture and white supremacy.Why? Because that’s the way it supposedly is… men are better and white is right.

Men are imperfect creatures, and when left to their own devices all they really want to do is play with their junk and eat chicken. So, excuse me if I hate men. It’s not just freedom of speech, it’s a will for a better future.

I am a victim of sexism. People have said things like, “You’re too emotional” or have asked “Why don’t you like pink, you’re a girl right?” I have been talked down to or judged because of my gender. I have seen and heard of the atrocities committed against women in our society. I should be a spirited, proud “feminist” who drinks from cups that say ‘Male Tears’ and wear heart pins on my lapels that say Misandry. But I’m not. I am a feminist but I am not a “feminist”. You know the male hating, equality-inevery-sphere seeking extreme feminist. But why am I hesitant to call myself a feminist? It is due to the small, yet very vocal group of “feminists” who turn many people away from the idea of feminism. Their mojo is to hate and look down on men. As a result of this, I along with many other millennials are reluctant to call ourselves feminists. However, the actual definition

PES OF FEMINISTS of feminism as defined by Encyclopedia Britannica is: ‘Feminism, the belief in the social, economic, and political equality of the sexes.’ That is a type of feminism that I agree with and support. I believe that equality is necessary and that it needs to be achieved in a way that doesn’t ‘oppress’ any gender. There are many obstacles that the feminist movement still faces i.e. gender equity versus gender equality, the media reinforcing gender stereotypes and roles and so forth. Many people see feminism either as a shortlived trend or a ‘hate-men’ party but it is a serious matter. It aﬀects each and every one of us. Men, women, transgenders, bisexuals, asexuals. Everyone. We all need to stand united and fight for equality and the way I believe that this will be achieved is through feminism. Feminism that seeks equality in a just and fair way.

The Not A world has taken femiFeminist nism a bit too far. The term is used too lightly and it has been made a huge deal out of. Feminists have gone from trying to ensure equal rights for all genders (and this is a great thing) but they have gone overboard to the point where it is going the other way.What I mean is they are fighting against discrimination of women by discriminating men. It does not make sense. Their motives and beliefs contradict themselves. For example, feminists believe that all life matters and all human life should have rights and be free to make their own decisions, but meanwhile, they are all for abortion. They are taking away the rights and very life of the smallest, most vulnerable women. I don’t see the equality or justice in that. I think that they are so quick to point fingers and play the blame game that they lose sight of their real argument and cause. If you are trying to eliminate gender discrimination against women, there are other ways than discriminating against men. I also think that we all take things too seriously sometimes. Ladies, when a guy opens the door for you don’t take offence and snap at him, accusing him of implying that he thinks you are not capable of doing it yourself. Take it as a kind, gentlemanly gesture. His motives might have been very diﬀerent to what you think.

Instead of focusing on accusing and trying to fix the problem, we should be focusing on just loving each other and seeing the best in people, and when they are nasty or put you down for whatever reason, forgive them, shake of the dust and move on. It’s simple. If we all do that and be kind to everybody… the world will be a much more peaceful place.

Film Review By Megan Bremner Tale as Old as time,the new live action Disney Film, “Beauty and the Beast” is more than just a fairytale love story. The movie is loaded with feminist ideas and the famous Emma Watson playing Belle, is the one behind it all. The film is about a young woman, Belle, an intuitive and independent girl who loves to read. She is seen as “odd” by the rest of the village. Belle is captured by a hideous beast who was put under a spell, and falls in love with her captor- the classic Stockholm syndrome. In the end the spell is broken and everyone lives happily ever after. Emma is known for her strong views on gender and feminism and her HeForShe organisation and book club, and is an inspiration to many women and young girls. She previously rejected the role as Cinderella when she decided the role was not a fittingly empowered role model. When she was asked to be casted as Belle she felt that the character was a far better role model because Emma states that Belle “had this really empowering defiance of what was expected of her. In a strange way, she challenges the status quo of the place she lives in, and I found that really inspiring . . . She’s not easily swayed by other people’s perspectives”. Belle is not seen as the usual prince obsessive princess. She is the one who makes the first move on beast, breaking the spell. Belle, daughter of an inventor, is the only bookworm in her little town and is often frowned upon because of this - since she is a woman. Watson wanted to add to her character, making Belle, too, inventor so that she could The movie is filled with little hints of feminism and the idea of gender. For example, one of the characters, LeFou, played by Josh Gad, is in the movie. Comments of the villagers through the town in the beginning of the film show just how girls were expected to act in those days- making Belle stand out even more. Disney’s newest film is not only filled with romance and magic but inspires women from around the world with its feministic ideas.

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WHAT KIND OF FEMINIST ARE

YOU?

NO Are you afraid to call someone out if they make a sexist joke/comment?

YES

Are you a ‘loud and proud’ feminist who can’t stop telling people that they are a feminist?

Do you believe that gender equity/ equality can be reached?

YES

Do you aim to try and educate others and inform them about feminism?

YES

THE LOUDMOUTH

THE INSPIRING FEMINIST

You are very loud and vocal about your opinions and would like others to share the same opinions as you. You are trying to make a diﬀerence with regards to gender and equality by advocating feminism.

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START HERE Do you believe that men and women should be equal?

YES

Are you reluctant to call yourself a feminist? Should men open the door for women? YES

YES

NO Do you see a problem with the way gender is represented in the media and do you think it needs to change?

YES Do you think men can be feminists? NO YES

YES NO Do you often find yourself falling into the trap of gender stereotypes and roles? NO

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THE EDUCATED FEMINIST

NOT QUITE A FEMINIST YET

You know what is going on when it comes to feminism (you are on top of everything happening be it on social media or in the real world). You try to educate other about the cause and you pride yourself on having all the facts.

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t value feminism very much and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really see the point in gender equality. You can broaden your horizon by speaking to feminists and getting more information about the cause which will allow you to make an informed decision. 43

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