Sexism in Funny Thing

     In the movie we watched there is a clear theme of sexism. All of the women in the play are portrayed as sexual beings. Not only the prostitutes but also Hero's mother when she drinks the "passion potion" and would cheat on her husband because he can no longer provide for her in that way... Philia is also a great example of  this sexism. She is not educated as seen when she is easily confused by whether 300 or 500 is greater. She also basically states that the only thing she knows how to do is be in the company of men she was trained and taught only that as a slave. Also in this movie most of the women wear skimpy clothing that barely covers much. You also see huge warning signs of sexism as you watch the scene where the different women perform their seductive dance for the customers. In this film the basic role of women is prostitutes and in one scene Miles even believes that Heros mother was a prostitute as well.
     I believe that sexism is still an issue today and you can very well see that in todays films as well. Even today women are usually portrayed in a sexual role where they use their sexuality more than anything else. This does not discredit that we are making steps to show women in other roles other than just sexy secretaries but majority of actresses in roles use their sexuality in some way in the film. That may be because in today's society "sex sells" so of course if you want to make money you have to show half naked women.