I would like to formally welcome you to my second post of the night, where I will be summarizing yet another article that my fabulous Feedly has brought to my attention. While not quite as light and happy as Ted's achievements, this message is a gripping one, and perhaps one that we are still all too familiar with in the twentieth century. You may recall my previous post regarding RSS, and what a wonderful tool it can be to have the world (or at least your world) at your fingertips, and that claim is not lost on this editorial.
And now, without further ado, let me introduce you to.......(drumroll please)......... modern-day racism and blatant discrimination in the film industry!
And.... the crowd goes silent.
While not at all shocking to most, the article my reader presented to me this evening by the New York Times has captured a reality that is both dismal and alive for too many wonderful, talented individuals. The piece discussed a recent protest that had taken place as a result of there being exclusively Caucasian nominees for the Oscar acting awards for two consecutive years. While the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made what they declared to be "radical" changes, claiming a goal to double the number of women and minority group members by 2020, Oscar balloting has yet to be discussed by the governing board.
While not necessarily an educational resource, this piece, as well as many New York Times articles has provided me with a message that I often consider to be infinitely more valuable than "Study Tips That Will Change Your Academic Career"-type posts, as I truly believe that interacting with real-world issues will change your life, and maybe even the world. I'm a bit dramatic, sure, but you can't help if you don't know what's wrong, and staying informed puts you one step closer to being able to address major issues in a profound way.
This article in particular reminded me that equality is still a fight, and women and minority members are still an afterthought. The very fact that an entire governing board of professionals has had to set a goal to make things fair proves to me that the system, our system, is corrupt. White-washing, which is the use of a white individual in movie productions to play a culturally diverse part, is just one example of this prejudice. Many individuals have been overlooked, forgotten and shunned in the film industry because of the colour of their skin, or their gender, and this modern-day discrimination has an effect that is lethal. Like a wolf in sheep's clothing, industries mask their distaste for minorities and women by putting a smile on their faces while they stab them in the back.
Get a feedly, get informed and involved!
Until next time,
-Amy
To read the article, click below:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/23/business/media/oscars-diversity-academy-voting-rules.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0
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