Women in The Arts Imai Manzanedo

What I Speak About Obstacles Root of The Problem Improvements

Obstacles - No Representation There is a lack of paintings created by women in museums. Women make ⅓ of musicians but do not perform at special events in that same ratio. Women shadowed by their husbands “The schools had a quota and it was obvious, a quota against women and a quota against blacks. In architecture, I absolutely had no role model. I am happy today to be a role model for others that follow.” - Norma Merrick Sklarek 2

Obstacles - No Representation/Racism Paintings rarely depict anything but fair complexion Tours in France didn’t mention anyone of color People of color are not as successful, therefore others are not able to find a role model. Terrible depiction 3

Obstacles - Underestimation When a good piece of work is viewed, reactions are that of “a woman couldn’t have done that”. Leads to name changing Leads to no credit (no one will believe you did it anyway) 4

Obstacles - No Credit Women in fields all over are striped from their work and do not recieve credit. Husbands or other men take credit/spotlight Race 5

Root of The Problem Women did not always have the same opportunities/resources. Paintings portray women only doing one thing. No time, must be mothers. Men never stopped to be fathers 6

Improvements Museums are beginning to display art made by women Emergence of women in different field such as architecture and wine making We now have classes that notify people of this reality Mira Bai 7