Thank you again, Kristina, for shedding more light on issues faced by female Youtubers, Bloggers, authors, and actresses. I never knew J.K. Rowling's reasons behind only using her initials on her publications, and your sentence "sometimes the people who have the most important opinions are the ones who get silenced" really spoke to me. I have a blog because I don't want to be silent, and although I don't usually focus on heavy topics and global issues, this one caught my attention. I hope people don't see the name "Amber Dawn" on the top of this blog and automatically decide that my writing will be too "flimsy" or "emotional" and decide to go read something else instead, just because I'm a girl. And now, I present my answers to Rosianna's Annual Ladies Survey!
1. Who are your favorite female YouTubers?
I've been browsing Youtube regularly since about 2008, although I am not a content creator myself. The first of course is Kristina Horner, who coincidentally was the first female Youtuber I really got attached to, thanks to a recommendation from the Vlogbrothers.Also on the list is Lee Newton, who is one of the main hosts for the daily news show SourceFed. I'm a fan of Jenna Marbles, Meekakitty, and last but not least my real-life friend Nicole-Anne.
2. Who are your favourite female athletes?
I'm gonna have to do the same as Kristina here and plead ignorance. UNLESS of course, Katniss Everdeen counts as an athlete. Archery is a sport....
3. What is your favourite book written by a female with a female protagonist?
Any of the Harry Potter books written by J.K. Rowling. I consider Hermione to be a protagonist. Ginny and Luna are pretty awesome as well :)
4. What is your favourite film written by a female with a female protagonist?
Errrrrhmmmmgrumblestumble NEXT QUESTION PLEASE
5. Who is your favourite female fictional character?
Maybe I'm biased because I just watched the newest episode of this, but Aria from Pretty Little Liars.
6. What is the biggest problem facing female creators today (and any solutions)?
I think that the biggest problem facing female creators today is a lack of proper reception or actual constructive criticism from men and teenage boys. As I already said I am a big fan of Sourcefed, and I've noticed a difference in the behavior or viewers in the comment section whenever Lee Newton or Trisha Hershberger host as opposed to when the hosts are both guys. When the show is hosted by just guys, the comments mostly focus on the news that was actually delivered. However, when you add a girl into the equation, there are suddenly tons of comments about their appearance, or things such as "we want more so-and-so!" I don't really know of a solution since this is really a problem that can only be resolved by the individuals who post those comments, unfortunately.
7. Do you think youtube and online video in general are better or worse suited than television for tackling the problems and prejudices women face in the workplace?
Online video is definitely better! These videos are accessible for free online to anyone around the world with the ability to use the internet. They can be shared through social media sites and email, and they tend to be short enough to keep the attention of an audience, unlike a news report or tv show would be.
8. What do you pledge to do to make the internet a better environment for all creators?
I pledge to avoid criticizing anyone or their creations based on their gender, race, sexuality, political views, age, or appearance. It's okay to disagree with someone, but to disagree for a completely unrelated reason doesn't make any sense at all.
9. Tell us a story/secret whatever featuring women!
When she was just a girl, she expected the world, but it flew away from her reach, so she ran away in her sleep.
10. TAG PEOPLE!
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