One of the chief components I adore about Parks and Rec is the emphasis it has on feminism and women's issues. Watching it is like getting your daily dose of necessary feminism. I gladly admit that watching the show has inspired me. Ever since they mentioned Leslie has a list of awesome woman, it has crossed my mind sometimes what women could be on that list. I have thought it through sometimes and some names have come into my mind. So here is the 'TV matters and me' version of some women that would be on her list.
1)Vigdis Finnbogadottir - The name is not familiar to most people but she was the first democratically elected president in the world, elected in Iceland in 1980 and was president for 16 years. She is recognized as having been a major force in changing things for women in politics and she champions women's rights all over the world.
2)Malala Youzafsai - The amazing Pakistani girl that has be become a spokesperson for education women and children alike in Pakistan and in developing countries. She has been through a lot but has emerged as one of the most dynamic and inspirational women of today.
3)Marie Curie - The amazing French/Polish scientist that pioneered research on radioactivity and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
4)Emily Bronte - She wrote of of the most astounding and controversial books of all time. She grew up in isolation and lived her life in isolation but yet managed to produce such an astounding and amazing work. She was a literary force to be reckoned with.
5)Jane Eyre - Jane Eyre can be seen as being a very feminist and daring character that defied traditional notion of women but followed her own heart and created her own way in the world. She was a feminist in every sense of the word. I personally love that book to pieces.
6)Elizabeth I - The most bad ass queen ever to have reigned over England. She managed an entire kingdom with aplomb, was dedicated to education and was her own master. A true 16th century feminist that lived through some astounding things.
7)Benazir Bhutto - an amazing politician
8)Kate Chopin - The 19th century American author whose books and stories shocked everyone when they were first published. Her publications can now be seen as being real feminist work. She rocked the world around her and changed perceptions. She broke down barriers as an author.
There are so many amazing women out their in the world that are doing and have done such amazing things. I gladly admit I had fun figuring out this list and it made me proud to see how many women have done such incredible things. I am also so happy that Parks and Rec is honoring that. Obviously, they cannot mention certain names out of political and privacy reasons (as well as because of context) but the fact that the show is so dedicated to women is just so good.
So a million thumbs up for Parks and Rec - a daily dose of feminism that I love!
This post is 'Tv matters and me' approved!
1)Vigdis Finnbogadottir - The name is not familiar to most people but she was the first democratically elected president in the world, elected in Iceland in 1980 and was president for 16 years. She is recognized as having been a major force in changing things for women in politics and she champions women's rights all over the world.
2)Malala Youzafsai - The amazing Pakistani girl that has be become a spokesperson for education women and children alike in Pakistan and in developing countries. She has been through a lot but has emerged as one of the most dynamic and inspirational women of today.
3)Marie Curie - The amazing French/Polish scientist that pioneered research on radioactivity and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
4)Emily Bronte - She wrote of of the most astounding and controversial books of all time. She grew up in isolation and lived her life in isolation but yet managed to produce such an astounding and amazing work. She was a literary force to be reckoned with.
5)Jane Eyre - Jane Eyre can be seen as being a very feminist and daring character that defied traditional notion of women but followed her own heart and created her own way in the world. She was a feminist in every sense of the word. I personally love that book to pieces.
6)Elizabeth I - The most bad ass queen ever to have reigned over England. She managed an entire kingdom with aplomb, was dedicated to education and was her own master. A true 16th century feminist that lived through some astounding things.
7)Benazir Bhutto - an amazing politician
8)Kate Chopin - The 19th century American author whose books and stories shocked everyone when they were first published. Her publications can now be seen as being real feminist work. She rocked the world around her and changed perceptions. She broke down barriers as an author.
There are so many amazing women out their in the world that are doing and have done such amazing things. I gladly admit I had fun figuring out this list and it made me proud to see how many women have done such incredible things. I am also so happy that Parks and Rec is honoring that. Obviously, they cannot mention certain names out of political and privacy reasons (as well as because of context) but the fact that the show is so dedicated to women is just so good.
So a million thumbs up for Parks and Rec - a daily dose of feminism that I love!
This post is 'Tv matters and me' approved!
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