Category Archives: Females

November 4, 2011

Top Female Rock Stars in Film

By Recruiterpoet - Professionalism With Flare

The idea of the female dominate star in cinema is rare in its own right but the utilization of a female lead singer in a rock band has hidden itself so well from Hollywood. The power to influence others with music and lyrics and send a powerful message of independence and prowess can have such an rescinating affect on the empowerment of young girls and woman.

We thought we would take a moment to reflect on some of the actresses and characters that have used the power of film to show how a strong female presence can make a difference. With ambition and courage, one voice can impact many and one dream and set the path to greatness.

This is a tribute to some of the great performances that has combined music, power and influence to not only make a defined statement, but to get you on your feet cheering.

1. Ellen Aim (Diane Lane) – Streets of Fire (1984)

I would be lying if I said this wasn’t the first moment I fell in love with Diane Lane. This is also one of the first examples of transferring the comic book or graphic novel genre into film. With the likes of Willem Defoe, Rick Moranis, and Michael Pare, Streets of Fire created a Rock and Roll Fable that electrified the audience and left you wanting more. A simple tale of girl loves boy, boy leaves girl, girl becomes star, girl gets kidnapped, boy rescues girl, boy leaves and follows the sun to the next adventure and girl reflects on her one true love. If you love music, adventure and romance, this is one story that will not disappoint.

2. Beverly Switzler (Lea Thompson) – Howard The Duck (1986)

Many have criticized this as one of the worst DC Comic adaptations ever created. Whether you are a fan of Howard the Duck or not, there is no mistaking that Lea Thompson took hard edged rock and beauty to another level. Here character had a soft sensuality and an sharp appeal whether she was on or off the stage. You may love Howard the Duck or feel completely let down, but this strange tale is worth its weight in gold to see Lea Thompson’s Beverly Switzler light up the stage.

3. Joan Jett (Kristen Stewart) – The Runaways (2010)

Stepping into the feet of a living legend is a very difficult task to under take. For Kristen Stewart, who has taken professionals risks most of her career, this was big leap. Along with Dakota Fanning, Kristen took on the role of Joan Jett during the early years of her rise as the leader of the Runaways, one of the first pure female punk bands. With confidence and integrity, Kristen transformed herself into Joan not just in appearance but in her movements, emotions and convictions. This film is a nice reflection on the life of the woman that helped shaped the face of music, but also a remarkable portrayal by Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett.

4. Josie (Rachel Leigh Cook) – Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

What can you say about Josie and the Pussycats. Girls everywhere loved Josie, the band and all their antics. The film may not fall under the category of legendary. Maybe campy is the best term to use but there is no question, it was a little fun. In the spirit of the Monkees and Scooby-Doo, Josie and the Pussycats took on music and adventure in this light-hearted comedy. Rachel Leigh Cook with her short heart, beautiful eyes and let loose style took on the role with flare and style.

5. Mary Rose Foster (Bette Midler) – The Rose (1979)

Bette Midler has style.
Bette Midler has spunk.
Bette Midler has attitude.

In her infamous role as Mary Rose Foster, Bette Midler rolled it all up into great performance from start to finish. It wasn’t a stretch for her, but she poured out the fullest extend of her emotions in this film and left herself be vulnerable to her audience. That is rare in film and truly a treat for those that were able to bear witness.

6. Cassandra Wong (Tia Carrera) – Cassandra and the Crucial Taunt – Wayne’s World (1992)

Wayne’s World, Wayne’s World! Party Time! Excellent
What can you say about a three minute recurring skirt converted into a major motion picture…Excellent!
But every great basement dwelling buddy movie needs a great kick butt rock goddess with bangs. Thus enters Cassandra Wong, a.k.a. Tia Carrera. Playing the love interest of Wayne, Cassandra does not stray from the fact that though she is a lover, she is still and always will be a rocker!

7. Tina Turner (Angela Bassett) – What’s Love Got to Do With It (1993)

Tina Turner is a legend, not only for her musical career, but for the courage she has possessed throughout her personal and professional life. She has overcome so much adversity to become the role model that she has become that it was only fitting that a bio pic was developed to honor her. Angela Bassett, with her guns and powerful on screen presence presented an honorable treat playing the great Tina Turner. You saw a woman of power and vulnerability fighting for her dreams and finding the path to success. What an amazing performance.

8. Dolly Read (Kelly MacNamara) – The Kelly Affair – Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)

Russ Meyer, the king of film exploitation. Should you expect anything else from this legendary film maker. He continued his formula in Beyond the Valley of the Dolls creating the band The Kelly Affair led by Dolly Read. Was the band defined as pure rock. Perhaps not but they could bring boys to their knees. As most Russ Meyer films, always a treat to watch.

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May 17, 2010

25 best-paying jobs for women – Research by Careerbuilder

By Recruiterpoet - Professionalism With Flare

Provided by: Kate Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com

When you look at Forbes magazine’s most recent list of highest-paid CEO’s (chief executives of the 500 biggest companies in the United States), you won’t see a woman until No. 48: Irene B Rosenfeld, CEO of Kraft Foods.

In a country where women make up 47 percent of the workforce, women make up just 3 percent of Fortune 500 CEO’s. In addition, women who worked full time earned an average of just 80 percent of what men earned in the same positions in 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

But is salary disparity between genders the issue or is it something deeper?

In the Harvard Business Review blog, Avivah Wittenberg-Cox wrote: “Women represent one of the world’s biggest and most under-reported opportunities. The business world has been so focused on stories like the rise of China that it has not been invited to see that, much closer to home, business could be reaping the benefits of the rise of women. Companies — and their business school feeders — have been slow in adapting and profiting from this shift, and part of the reason is that media too often focus on small, sensational and misleading parts of the story, including aspects like the wage gap.”

Catalyst’s February 2010 Pipeline’s Broken Promise report examining high potential graduates from top business schools around the world found that, even after taking into account experience, industry and region, women start at lower levels than men, make on average $4,600 less in their initial jobs, and continue to be outpaced by men in rank and salary growth.

Only when women begin their post-MBA career at mid-management or above do they achieve parity in position with men — a situation that accounted for only 10 percent of the women and 19 percent of the men surveyed.

Whatever the cause, the BLS reports there are only a handful of occupations where women’s earnings are equal to or exceed men’s including construction and extraction occupations; special education teachers; installation, maintenance and repair occupations; life, physical and social science technicians; and counselors.
We wanted to know, what jobs pay women the most money? Here are 25 jobs where women earn $1000 a week or more, according to the BLS. One thing to note is that they all earn a fraction of their male counterparts.

Pharmacists
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,647
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,914
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 86.1%

Chief executives
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,603
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,999
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 80.2%

Lawyers
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,509
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,875
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 80.5%

Computer software engineers
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,351
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,555
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 86.9%

Computer and information systems managers
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,260
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,641
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 76.8%

Physicians and surgeons
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,230
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,911
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 64.4%

Management analysts
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,139
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,391
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 81.9%

Human resources managers
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,137
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,433
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 79.3%

Speech-language pathologists
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,124
Men – Median weekly earnings: *
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: **

Computer and mathematical occupations
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,088
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,320
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 82.4%

Computer scientists and systems analysts
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,082
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,240Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 87.3%

Physician assistants
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,077
Men – Median weekly earnings: **
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: **

Medical and health services managers
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,066
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,504
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 70.9%

Physical scientists, all other
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,061
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,535
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 69.1%

Postsecondary teachers
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,056
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,245
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 84.8%

Marketing and sales managers
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,024
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,601
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 64%

Physical therapists
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,019
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,329
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 76.7%

Occupational therapists
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,016
Men – Median weekly earnings: **
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: **

Registered nurses
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,011
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,168
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 86.6%

Managers, all other
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,010
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,359
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 74.3%

Psychologists
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,004
Men – Median weekly earnings: **
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: **

Computer programmers
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,003
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,261
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 79.5%

Architecture and engineering occupations
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,001
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,286
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 77.8%

Advertising and promotions managers
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,000
Men – Median weekly earnings: **
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: **

Education administrators
Women – Median weekly earnings: $1,000
Men – Median weekly earnings: $1,398
Women’s earnings as percent of men’s in same occupation: 71.5%

*No data or data that do not meet publication criteria.
** Data not shown where the male employment base is less than 50,000.

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