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May 22, 2020

10 Movies Every Young Woman Needs To Watch.

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Little Women (2019)

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Although the story was written in the 1800s, the lessons and values in this movie are timeless. Director Gretta Gerwig does an incredible job of capturing what it is to be a woman. It highlights challenges and celebrations within a woman's life. Each sister in the story is vastly different which makes it easy to relate to at least one of the characters and learn from them. Also, I would highly recommend reading the book by Louisa May Alcott.

Girls (HBO)

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This is my all-time favorite television show. It follows three different women through the battles they face in their 20's. It is jam-packed with coming of age moments and conflict resolution. It's full of incite about healthy and non-healthy relationships.

13 Going on 30

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It's a classic and it's one of the only romantic comedies that doesn't center around a man. The story is about a woman's journey to find herself and she just so happens to fall in love along the way.

Broad City (Hulu)

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There aren't very many "life lessons" per se, but it's a hilarious show about two young women living in New York City. Just trust me on this one, you won't be let down.

Sex and the City (HBO)

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Though some of the content may be outdated, this show is such a foundation for women. It talks about the importance of friendship, relationships, sex, independence, motherhood, sexuality, and just womanhood in general. The four women the show centers around are all very different which reminds us that there isn't a "right type of woman". Women can lead many different kinds of lifestyles and none of them should ever seem less than the other. Also, this was the first public television show that featured a vibrator.

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Who doesn't love Dolly Parton? This movie really shows women that inappropriate behavior from men should never be tolerated in the workforce, or in general for that matter. The movie also has a lot of historical background. It was a big deal when it was released because feminism was such a new concept at the time.

Amelie

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Yes, it's French. Yes, you will need to read the subtitles, but it's worth it. This movie reminds women that it is so possible to meet someone in real life. This story inspired me to stay off of the dating apps for a whole 9 months. It's a beautiful story about a woman discovering real authentic love within herself and with someone else.

The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu)

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This show is very dark, so I suggest you don't watch it all at once. It makes you really realize how important women's rights are. It will make you angry in just the right way for just the right reasons.

Hot Girls Wanted (movie) and Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On (TV)

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Both of these are on Netflix. They dig deep into the sex work industry and give a new perspective on women involved in that line of work. It's something I think every woman should be educated about.

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This short documentary is on Netflix. It's about a group of women in India who come together to create feminine hygiene products since a majority of India does not provide them in stores. There is so much shame attached to menstruation in India, and these women are determined to solve the problem.

Obviously, there are many more films/shows that are equally as important to view as a young woman, but these are my personal favorites. I hope you enjoy.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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