On May 23, The Women's Media Center, along with our partners at Media Matters, launched, "Sexism Sells, But We're Not Buying It," a new video and online petition campaign illustrating the pervasive nature of sexism in the media's coverage. While Hillary Clinton's campaign has cast a spotlight on the issue of sexism, this isn't a partisan issue: it's about making sure that women's voices are present and powerful in our national dialogue. If you haven't already, please click on the image at right to watch the video. You can also read a statement about the video from WMC president Carol Jenkins.
Thank you to everyone who signed on to our Sexism Sells campaign. The WMC is scheduling meetings now with the media executives who have allowed sexist langage and behavior to go on for far too long, working with them to find solutions that will make women more visible and powerful in the media. We'll be sharing your petition signatures, sending a strong message to the media: Sexism Sells, But We're Not Buying It!
While the petition is now closed, our campaign continues. We're looking for your help to help us fight media sexism:
Share a comment: When we meet with media executives, we're doing so on your behalf. Tell us what you would like them to know by clicking here to leave your comments on our blog, the Majority Post. We'll share these comments with the media as we continue to speak out on this issue.
Help us monitor the media: The Women's Media Center is committed to fighting media sexism, regardless of the target. If you see an example of sexist language or behavior, please use our Sexism Watch form to let us know.
Contact the media directly: The WMC is in constant contact with media executives as part of our mission to make women more visible and powerful in the media. But they need to hear from you, too. Below, we've listed contacts for each of the shows included in our Sexism Sells video. Please take a moment to send them an email.
Through our advocacy work, The Women's Media Center meets regularly with media executives to discuss important issues of representation in the media. Please join our campaign by signing this petition. We will present your signatures and feedback to the executives as we continue our work to make women more visible and powerful in the media.
Have more ideas about how we can combat sexism in the media? Click here to send us an email, or join the conversation at our blog, Majority Post.
As a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, the Women’s Media Center does not endorse candidates. We advocate for equitable treatment of women in the media.