There are people who follow role models their whole lives. I have never done that. But in my life I have repeatedly "stumbled across" people who have made a big impression on me.

It happened again recently. Do you know Ruth Bader Ginsburg? I confess I knew nothing about her until I became aware of the Hollywood movie "on the basis of sex". Ruth Bader Ginsburg - or RBG - was born in Brooklyn in 1933 and has been an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court since 1993. She has spent a lifetime campaigning for equal rights for both women and men. I was already impressed by the above-mentioned movie. It was therefore only logical that I should also watch the documentary "RBG".

This incredibly interesting woman is still active as a judge and tirelessly on the road. She inspires generations, sensitizes young people to issues of equality and women's rights and is committed to issues such as abortion, the death penalty and homosexuality. A funny detail: RBG doesn't just wear the traditional judge's robe. No, she spices it up with jabots of various kinds, subtly introducing a feminine element into a domain that has long been incredibly defended by men.

Both films are currently still showing in theaters. Highly recommended!

Beatrice Isler

 

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