Why “The Intern” is an anti-feminist film
<p>Several publications named Nancy Meyers’ “The Intern,” starring Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro, as one of the most “women empowering” films of the year. At first glance, this story, set in a successful startup led by a woman founder and CEO, sounds incredibly empowering. Most of us know there are so few women out there in leadership roles, particularly in the tech scene. But, to my dismay, when watching the film, I didn’t find it empowering, or creating a role model for young women. For those of you not familiar with the film, it’s about a 70-year-old man named Ben (De Niro) who accepts an internship role with a fashion startup, and works with its founder and CEO, Jules (Hathaway).</p>
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