Lynda Carter, the star of 70s hit show "Wonder Woman" was recently named a special UN Ambassador. Lynda Carter was given this special citation amidst protests.
According to CBC News, the United Nations celebrated Lynda Carter's 75th birthday by naming the "Wonder Woman" star as its new Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. This took place even when there was growing frustration inside and outside the world organization. Protesters said the title should be given to someone real and less sexualized woman.
During Friday's event, actress Lynda Carter who starred in the 70s show "Wonder Woman" and Gal Gadot who has taken on the role when the same show was turned into a movie were together. It was considered a good opportunity to see both "Wonder Women" together in one event and a special one at the United Nations.
Lynda Carter, star of the hit 70s show "Wonder Woman" gave a speech about how her character embodies the inner strength of every woman in the world. Lynda Carter then addressed the protestors and requested to embrace "Wonder Woman" as a representative of women empowerment. Lynda Carter then continued by saying that if protesters are not fine with the decision, they can stand up and just be counted.
Lynda Carter then continued her moving speech by saying that it is fine if not everyone agrees with the United Nation's decision. Lynda Carter said that she has gone through so much criticism for her role as Wonder Woman for several years that issues like this don't affect her anymore.
As shared by USA Today, the appointment of Lynda Carter has compounded the disappointment at the United Nation's recent appointment of Antonio Guterres, the former Prime Minister of Portugal to replace Ban Ki-moon when he steps down end of 2016.
The petition against Lynda Carter's appointment suggested that Wonder Woman doesn't represent women because of her being large breasted, white woman of impossible body perfect body proportions and scantily clad in a shimmery, thigh-bearing body suit. Prostestors want a real woman who have represented women empowerment in reality which Lynda Carter doesn't represent.
