Group Meeting Numero Uno

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what is a bitch?

The word bitch is used to describe a woman who portrays qualities that would otherwise be celebrated in a man.

These qualities often pertain to those of self-confidence and leadership.

We need to stop berating women who want to reach the top, and instead encourage them to celebrate their success.

Bitch is a term that gets used to talk about strong women in a negative context. It’s used to describe the woman who won’t let you do sexual things or the person at work who just beat you to the promotion. Or it’s used to make men seem like less of a person in numerous contexts from being smaller in stature through to the connotations of being ‘owned’ by a romantic partner or showing a feminine side, weakness, empathy. 

photos.

trailer of video

aim: 

stop using the word bitch to (harm) women

its not a bad thing to be: assertive, confident, self-reliant, honest, bold, strong, smart, self-assured

stopping the double standards

research stats:

(animated stats breaking up a spoken video)

compare NZ to worldwide stats

stats about women leaders

experiment done about cv

sexism in the workplace stats

likability and leadership are positively correlated for men and negatively correlated for women.

Videos: in tabs

2-3 videos

cohesive - both containing animation (if we can) and film. 

Sophia is going to do a test shoot on the DSLR to see if it will be appropriate, will also test iPhone. 

video topics

1 video. 3 parts?

V1 what it means to be a bitch:

explain bitch

use of bitch

history of bitch

definition of bitch (actual and urban) (male and female)

impact of bitch

likability and leadership are positively correlated for men and negatively correlated for women

women leaders are more likely to be seen in a negative light

“slept their way to the top"

V2: women leaders:

Content:

definition of leaders

stats of girls that want to be leaders- at different ages

compare NZ to worldwide stats

stats about women leaders/bosses/executives 

experiment done about cv

sexism in the workplace stats

women entrepreneur - the rule not the exception

V3: How to be a bitch:

Intro:

 different person explaining each word - define and say what this word means for women leaders - personal experiences??

bold

independent

tenacious

confident

honest

bold: 

 showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous.

independent:

1. free from outside control; not depending on another's authority.

   synonyms:

   freethinking, free, individualistic;

2. not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence.
   
   

tenacious:

tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.

"a tenacious grip"

synonyms:

firm, tight, fast, clinging; More

• not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined.
  "you're tenacious and you get at the truth"

  synonyms:

  persevering, persistent, determined, dogged, strong-willed, tireless, indefatigable, resolute, patient, unflagging, staunch, steadfast, untiring, unwavering, unswerving, unshakable, unyielding, insistent; More
• persisting in existence; not easily dispelled.
  
  

confident:

feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured.

"she was a confident, outgoing girl"

synonyms:

self-assured, assured, self-confident, positive, assertive, self-possessed, self-reliant, poised; More

honest:

1. free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere.
   "I haven't been totally honest with you"

   synonyms:

   truthful, sincere, candid, frank, open, forthright, ingenuous, straight;

1. used to persuade someone of the truth of something.

(could even define these further)

“we are bitches, what are you gonna do about it?”

extra page:

the bitch checklist: ie. our call to action.

the bitch gallery

Research list:

V1: lauren

V2: sophia

V3: at a later date

Research Questions for experience data from peeps we know:

1. Have you ever used to word bitch to describe another female? (workmate, friend, family, acquaintance)
2. Why did you use this word, as opposed any other?
3. Have you ever heard of other people referring to a woman as a bitch?
4. Why did they use this term?
5. Have you ever been called a bitch? 
6. Why were you called a bitch?

Make a tick worksheet of these:

1. Have you ever used to word bitch to describe another female? (workmate, friend, family, acquaintance)
2. Have you ever heard of other people referring to a woman as a bitch?
3. Have you ever been called a bitch? 

Questions for general public:

1. Have you ever been called a bitch?
2. Why were you called a bitch?

Make a tick box - Lauren

Make blog pretty - Sophia