Reel Justice: How Women in Films Fought Back

Can a movie change the world—or at least your workplace?   Kadie Philp dives into the legacy of the “9 to 5” movement and how Hollywood films have shaped, reflected, and sometimes challenged gender roles in the workforce.  From office revolutions in the 1970s to Barbie’s 2023 existential crisis, Kadie explores how female characters—whether breaking glass ceilings or stuck under them—have fought for dignity, equity, and representation.    Listen For:0:55 Birth of the 9 to 5 Movement 5:19 Working Girl and the One-Woman-Only Ladder7:31 Lara Croft and the Rise of the Female Action Hero10:33 Beyond Elle Woods: Telling Stories of Women of Colour13:08 The Money Gap: Who’s Really Getting Paid?14:14 Cultivation Theory: Why Representation Shapes Reality15:16 Barbie Breaks the System    Ontario Pay Equity OfficeWebsite | Level the Paying Field Website