Director at Integrated Maternity Ltd. Newly Qualified Midwife at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Because I, a regular girl who knows nothing about anything, watched the 2024 Golden Globes Awards. So, don't come at me. Picture this: A man tells a sexist joke at an award show, a room full of sophistication featuring some of the most influential women, renowned performers, and forward-thinking directors who have been breathing life back into the cinema. And, unfortunately, some people laughed. A man tells a sexist joke at an award show, and by the end of the night, instead of questioning if he deserves to be on stage, or why we give a platform to those who recycle uninspiring content and stereotype women based on appearance, there is this discussion about whether woman’s reaction (not laughing at the joke) was too much. A man tells a sexist joke at an award show, while the show specifically acknowledges the crucial role of writers in the industry. But before that, a room filled with writers greenlit the joke, expressing approval with nods and laughter, deeming it fit for comedic purposes. Surprisingly, not a single colleague offered a cautionary note, raising awareness about the potential outrage it might spark. Last but not least, many sophisticated and powerful people said many things at an award show that specifically focused on the power of writers to change the world, and yet not a single voice, be it a writer, a director, an actor, a man or even a woman, dared to address the harsh realities of our times. #ceasefirenow
