Film Analysis: Hidden Figures

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The hidden figure is based on a true story. Three main characters appear in the film
"Hidden Figures." The plot revolves around three African-American women who
succeeded in their careers. They made a significant contribution to the launch of astronaut
John Glenn into space and his safe return home. Mary Jackson, Dorothy Vaughan, and
Katherine Goble are three intelligent ladies.

In the closing part of the film, Katherine Goble, a widow and mother of three children
marries James Johnson. She has always been a bright youngster who has a passion for
arithmetic. She was a kind mother and a role model for her children. She didn't let the fact
that she was a widow stop her from working and succeeding at NASA. She is a gifted and
courageous woman. She was confident in her mathematical abilities and bold enough to
tell her superiors that, despite being colored and a woman, she was more than capable
of contributing significantly to NASA. Because of the inequitable treatment of persons of
color at the time, there were no colored facilities in the building where she was assigned
to work; she had to run for miles to relieve herself in the bathroom. She's also been made
fun of by a coworker for being a woman. She was not permitted to put her name as an
author on the report she had worked so hard on and was not allowed to attend any
meetings since she is a woman and women have no access to NASA meetings.

Dorothy Vaughan is a bold, intelligent, and strong-willed lady. She is a natural leader
who demonstrated her leadership talents in the film when she volunteered to be a
supervisor even though she had not yet been promoted to that position. She spearheaded
the management of a group of African-American women who worked as "computers" in
that era. She is a motivated and stern woman who has not let gender, race, prejudice, or
technological barriers stop her from achieving her goals. She made an effort to study
programming since she had a flair for mechanics. She has struggled and overcome
obstacles in this film, much like Katherine. She worked as a supervisor at first, but there
were no apparent signals that she would be promoted. Along with the other women of
color she considered her team, she was terrified of being replaced by a machine.

Mary Jackson is an outspoken and honest individual. She is also as competent and
intelligent as Katherine and Dorothy, her other companions. And was more candid about
her thoughts and opinions than her pals and was not hesitant to battle for what she
believed to be her right. She aspired to become an engineer and worked hard to achieve
her goal. She even requested permission to take compulsory classes at an all-white
institution. She, like her companions, has faced challenges, one of which was the right to
apply for the role she desired got denied due to additional prerequisites introduced by
management. Even gaining the necessary qualifications was a difficulty for her since, at
the time, a person of color could not attend an all-white institution.
 In considering the hardships of these African-American women in the film, consider
the following factors that may have influenced or affected their battles (1) Gender
Discrimination, the lads discriminate against the three ladies in the movie; Katherine
Goble and James Johnson's first contact, for example, did not go well. Another example
is Mary Jackson's experience. No girls sought to enroll in Aeronautical Engineers since it
was thought to be a male-only program. It was difficult for a woman to integrate into
society back then if she deviated from what was considered the standard. Back ago,
women are expected to stay at home and care for their families. It was rare for women to
continue their education or seek careers traditionally reserved for males. (2) Policies or
acts out of the ordinary, given that they were both colored and women, it was exceedingly
difficult to achieve and flourish since there was already a misconception that women
couldn't perform things that men could do. And that people of color should be separated
from white people. People's thinking at the time was what limited people's potential. There
was no established policy or rule, and it had never happened before. I believe that these
elements are still prevalent in society now; they may not be as clear and visible as they
were during the period of these African-American women, but they are still noticeable.
People of color continue to be judged and discriminated against by certain white people.
When it comes to recruiting, certain companies still favor males. All of the signs are there
when you look at social media.

I believe these women dealt with their difficulties by keeping their heads held high.
They were bold and didn't hold back when voicing their opinions. They were courageous
in taking on a challenge that no one else had taken on before. They were not scared to
stand out for what they believed. They were adamant in their determination to overcome
any obstacles that arose. If I were in their situation, I would do the same and seek support
from my family and others going through the same ordeal. I've always been outspoken
about my opinions and have never been hesitant to express myself. At the same time, I
value other people's viewpoints. I believe that change begins with ourselves. If we want
to make a positive change, we should always start with ourselves.

If gender discrimination continues to persist in the workplace, there are three steps I
would take to combat it. The first step is to educate me on the importance of gender
equality. I'll take it upon myself to gain the knowledge I need to comprehend gender
equality, or the lack thereof. Before a person can even speak about their rights, I believe
they must first learn the larger picture, grasp the circumstance, and understand the
regulations. We currently have several anti-discrimination rules in place, and by educating
myself, I will be able to comprehend, recognize, and make recommendations. I'd always
go for the diplomatic route first. Second, suppose a polite approach to criticism fails to
solve gender imbalance in the workplace. In that case, I will gather data and urge people
who are experiencing similar issues to raise them with management so that they may be
addressed appropriately. The next step is to practice what you preach. You can't demand
equality if you don't even follow the most fundamental guideline of treating others with
respect. If you are a proponent of equality, your actions should reflect this, not just your
words.
 I believed that prejudice was not as severe as shown in the film before seeing it. I
used to think that it existed, but it was just due to small-minded bigots who believe that
they are superior to others. I didn't know it was as obvious or horrible now. After seeing
the film, I realized how terrible the problems, obstacles, and abuse that women and
people of color faced back then were. For anybody, it was not and will never be an easy
experience. The anguish and suffering they were subjected to should never have
occurred in the first place. Like them, oppressed and prejudiced people should be bold in
fighting for their rights. People need to stand up and state their facts. No one is superior
to anybody other. One more thing is that I, too, didn't believe in the strength of women in
the aeronautical industry because I had set in my mind that women can't do things such
as being included in making a spaceship. Who would have thought they could? After
watching the film many times, all the something I set on my mind is all wrong. I got inspired
by Mary Jackson for being so outspoken, and her mindset to be the first Black Female
Aeronautical Engineer kept a space in my mind for me to be the First architect in my
family no matter what.

They have shown courage in demonstrating that they are equal to persons of any
race, gender, or color. With that, in my opinion, it should be the standard for everyone.
Everyone should believe in themselves and their abilities.