Can We Talk 2

Sensations From Entertainment World

         The growing fiasco in Hollywood and the entertainment industry raises a lot of questions. One is how many women gave in to the demands and pressures? Are they that desperate for fame and fortune? How did so many creeps get away with it for so long? What finally broke the dam of secrets? Isn't this the stereotype that a lot of us had in mind anyway? Did the women encourage or silently allow it? Were there no decent men who were aware of these antics who were willing to be real men and stand up to them?

         Are some of these women willing to admit that they never would have gotten the part if they hadn't given in to some creep? Are there some better actors who were turned down because they didn't submit? How did these men get away with it for so long, without fear of reprisal? Did some of the women encourage or tease the men into thinking they had a chance? No doubt, it will take a long time to sort it out.

         Think of all the movies where women allowed themselves to be exploited on camera. They didn't have good roles; they were just willing to be naked or fondled, almost as a backdrop, but not essential to the story. What were the men wearing? What were they doing? They weren't exploited, for sure. These movies were made, directed, filmed by men, for men. The women who participated weren't helping women or women's rights. They were just getting a paycheck.

         Pardon my prudishness. I think it's time to reconsider what we want to see in movies, how we let the men treat the women in the movies, and how women are viewed. In turn, movies and TV influence the culture. Despite women's lib, and attempts at equal pay and representation, women are objectified in entertainment and our culture as much, if not more, than ever. One issue to consider is how women dress.

         The red carpet look is not the every day look. Newscasters don't need short skirts or low cut tops to report the news. If the men are in business suits, the woman should wear something of a similar nature. If three sportscasters are wearing tie and jacket, why would the female reporter be standing there in an evening dress with a slit up to her hip and her leg poked out in front? If a man wore a tight tank top, sandals and tight shorts, we'd be repulsed at the news or weather or sports. Why should a woman do it?

         Situation comedies don't need to do so much body shaming or revealing, unless it involves a fashion show or ball room dancing. Jack and Will need to spend less time talking about or touching Grace's boob, and prove they have other issues in their lives. Since Hollywood moguls and criminals can't control themselves, women need to cover up a tad more and be more wary of story lines as well as wardrobe.

         Hopefully, the general public will wake up and objectify women less. Maybe more women will get into those positions of power, unseating the men. Encourage your daughters to become directors and producers, not just actors and rock stars. Let them dress appropriately for where they are going. Strangers don't need to be gawking at their bodies. Let something good come out of this mess.