Present participle of direct; guiding or controlling the course of action
From Latin directus 'straight, direct', from dirigere 'to set straight'
Directors literally 'set things straight' - whether it's a movie, a company, or just giving someone directions to the store!
Film and theater directing historically male-dominated; women directors underrepresented and undersupported. 'Director' coded masculine; women directors still fight for equal opportunity and funding parity.
Actively highlight women directors and their contributions. Use 'directing' equally for all genders without qualifier.
Pioneering women directors like Alice Guy-Blaché, Ida Lupino, and Agnès Varda shaped cinema yet remain under-canonical; their legacies deserve restoration.
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