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“The Adventures of Tintin,” Gender and the Power of Nostalgia
Is it wrong to like “Tintin” even if there are no female characters? I have a confession to make: I…
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Feminist Fatale: Lisbeth Salander in “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”
*WARNING: contains spoilers* After seeing the American remake of the Swedish best-selling thriller novel “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” my…
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Smart Girls at the Party
Ever heard of “Smart Girls at the Party”? Started by Amy Poehler and two of her good friends, it’s an…
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Is YouTube Star a Revolutionized Feminist?
After refreshing my Facebook page nearly fifty times, I couldn’t help but notice the recurring YouTube video in my news…
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Run The World (Girls)
Remember Beyoncé’s music video for “Run the World (Girls)”? Do girls really run the world, though, Beyoncé? From the moment…
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Read Fem’s Fall Issue Online
Did you forget to grab a copy of Fem? Read it online now: [issuu width=550 height=341 backgroundColor=%23222222 documentId=111130054045-fefdf673466c43a18e3276a70210fd54 name=fall2011 username=femnewsmag…
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Breaking Down “Breaking Dawn”
I don’t think I’ve ever felt more nauseated. It could, I admit, be because I have eaten pie for breakfast…
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Feminist Guilty Pleasures – Do Bad Movies Count?
Every Sunday, a few girlfriends and I get together to relax and hang out before a busy week – good…
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Underwear as Outerwear: Why the Double Standard?
“She’s a hoochie,” were the first words out of my friend’s mouth when I expressed my love for Rihanna’s outfit…
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