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For this media log, I would like to discuss how I think the image of feminism, through the use of the media, can be rectified. The stereo typical feminist is what the majority of this society thinks of when they hear the term. The stereotype of us being loud mouthed, man hating, hairy legged, hairy armed yadda yadda yadda is not at all based on fact, but the impression that few extreme feminists make on the public. I think that is President Barack Obama were to say, through the mediums of the news, and radio, that he were a feminist, and why he is one, then the negative connotation with the term "feminist" would decrease. Such powerful tools are the media, and you can communicate your thoughts and ideas to millions of people at a time. Coming from the president, the national and international community would see feminism as more legitimate. As we have seen through this class, the media can be used in many negative ways which further blinds society. However, I contest that there are some positive ways the media can be used. In this case, the usage of the media described above would bring support and legitimacy to the feminist movement.