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Hidden Figures

The movie Hidden Figures showcases the perseverance of three African-American women at NASA during the 1960s who overcame racial and gender barriers. Their struggles highlight systemic inequality and the importance of persistence and self-belief in challenging societal norms. The film serves as an inspiration for contributing to a more inclusive and equitable future.

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Hidden Figures

The movie Hidden Figures showcases the perseverance of three African-American women at NASA during the 1960s who overcame racial and gender barriers. Their struggles highlight systemic inequality and the importance of persistence and self-belief in challenging societal norms. The film serves as an inspiration for contributing to a more inclusive and equitable future.

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Michole V.

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Feminism in Hidden Figures

The movie Hidden Figures is culturally significant because it highlights the incredible

perseverance of three African-American women—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and

Mary Jackson—who overcame racial and gender barriers at NASA during the 1960s. At the time,

society viewed women, especially Black women, as incapable of excelling in mathematics,

science, or leadership roles. Katherine, for instance, had to endure constant scrutiny from her

colleagues and was excluded from meetings because of her gender and race, even though her

mathematical calculations were critical to John Glenn’s historic orbital flight. Mary Jackson’s

journey was equally challenging, as she had to petition a judge to attend an all-white school to

complete the requirements to become NASA’s first Black female engineer. Dorothy Vaughan

faced the humiliation of being denied the title and pay of a supervisor, despite managing a team

of "computers" and teaching herself programming to adapt to the new IBM machines.

These women not only overcame these injustices but also excelled, paving the way for

others. Watching their struggles, such as Katherine being forced to use a distant "colored"

restroom or Dorothy sneaking a library book from the whites-only section just to learn coding,

made me realize how determined they were to succeed against all odds. Their stories remind me

how systemic inequality, like segregation and workplace discrimination, was not just a personal

barrier but a societal norm they had to break. For me, this film reinforced the importance of

persistence, self-belief, and the collective power of women to challenge societal expectations.

Their achievements serve as a powerful reminder that true progress happens when courage

meets opportunity, and it inspires me to reflect on what I can do to contribute to a more

inclusive and equitable future.

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