Sexism In The Media By Marianne Shnall Summary

In Marianne Schnall article, “Controversial Hillary Cover of Time Illuminates Sexism in the Media” Schnall disputes that media plays a negative and positive role when it comes to gender diversity; therefore, media like Time magazine must be more self-aware. Schnall suggests that women as much as men should be able to strive in society. Schnall demands equality from society and the media. Schnall stamps the idea of gender equality into the audience by acknowledging that women as well as men can be role models for little girls and boys. Gender diversity allows advantages for all American people as stated by sociologist Michael Kimmel a teacher of sociology at Stony Brook University. Schnall discusses the views taken on presidential candidate

Hillary Clinton and how people view her in a positive and negative light. Schnall argues that the media become more self-aware and for people to be more open-minded when discussing gender roles.
Marianne Schnall begins her article with her accolades and research.

Schnall states her book “What will it take to make a women president? Conversations about women, leadership and power.” Declaring that Schnall has a book is a way of self-promotion which can come across as arrogant, but also knowledgeable. Schnall continues to inform that she has interviewed nearly 50 influential men and women about what factors keep women achieving fairness in leadership positions. Schnall starts her article with confidence and devotion for her argument. Schnall’s introduction paragraph starts with slight interest in the first sentence and ends with a powerful statement on injustice for women who desire success in society. Schnall’s conclusion of the article uses a call to action both for the pedestrian and the media. Schnall advocates that the “press cover a woman’s campaign the same way as a man’s.” Schnall also declares that “the media must become more self-aware.” Both statements desire equality for gender and cautiousness for the media. Schnall’s call to action is plausible and effective because she highlights ways in which if the double standard for the portrayal of men and women is not upheld then the audience can decide to not read the paper, or not visit the website or not listen to the radio as a sign of feasible

rebellion.
Schnall effectively delegates what evidence to mention in her article. Schnall uses women that have gained success while in America. Schnall also utilizes men who advocate for women’s success in America in order to gain male audiences. As a part of evidence to her claim on how people view women in positions of power Schnall includes a quote by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg who says, “As a women gets more successful, she is less liked by people of both genders, and as a man gets more successful he does not take a liability hit.” The quote is controversial, but Schnall succeeds in using a quote from someone in power of Facebook. Facebook is known across the world so it is relatable to the reader and the person in charge is a woman who adds to the roster of women who have thrived in America. An effective way Schnall uses quotation is the quote used by Gavin Newson Lieutenant Governor of California. Newsom asks, “Why is it that men can’t be recognized for being outstanding advocates for women?” The question expands on the male point of view which encompasses both genders male and female. Men can find benefits in supporting the cause for success in women of power. Schnall focuses on the benefits women can bring for all of America including women as well as men.