[in]Visible Magazine

Obamsawin, a Native American filmmaker, is a spotlight successful woman who has gone above and beyond the expectations in her field. Not only has she shed light on the struggles of Native American populations in Canada but her films have changed the perceptions of Native Americans today.

The mixed messages girls receive from the media about virginity are damaging to their body image. Using the recent film Easy A as an example, Emily Morris suggests that young women should focus on being positive and not hold themselves to the standards being perpetuated in the media.