I did some research into women who are not necessarily 'celebrities' but have made a huge contribution in paving the way for gender equality as well as achieving so much in their lives. In my mind, people like this are the best kind of role model, especially for young girls who are constantly bombarded with media images of what an 'ideal' woman is.
https://www.biography.com
Marie Curie
Chemist and physicist Marie Curie was the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in 1903, for her work on radiation.
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Edith Wharton
First to be awarded the distinguished Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921 for her novel The Age of Innocence.
http://resources2.news.com.au
Kay Cottee
The first female sailor to perform a single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the world. It took 189 days.
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Malala Yousafzai
19 year old Pakistani Activist.
http://www.thetimes.co.uk
Serena Williams
Athlete with a record number of Olympic gold medals.
Role Models & Fashion
I want to link the idea of a role model to the fashion expectations in society today. Clothing can be an expression of identity, but often the role models within fashion are not encouraging especially for young girls. Using these kind of examples to promote garments would be a much better way of setting a good example - maybe even changing the way society views appearance. I want to explore how this could be achieved in my visual journal.
Role Models & Fashion
I want to link the idea of a role model to the fashion expectations in society today. Clothing can be an expression of identity, but often the role models within fashion are not encouraging especially for young girls. Using these kind of examples to promote garments would be a much better way of setting a good example - maybe even changing the way society views appearance. I want to explore how this could be achieved in my visual journal.
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