stereotypes
-
Dialogue and Opinion
Feminism 101: Misogynoir
In 1851, Sojourner Truth asked, “Ain’t I a woman?” Ever since race was conceptualized, Black women have wondered what makes…
Read More » -
Entertainment
Actually, You Should Be Offended
“It’s just a TV show, it’s just for fun. Stop being offended by everything!” is a pretty common refrain. While…
Read More » -
Entertainment
It’s Hard Enough Out Here For Women: Lily Allen and the Misuse of Satire
News of Lily Allen’s return to music with the release of her new single has spread like wildfire. The title…
Read More » -
Entertainment
THINSPIRATION
Posts and blogs catering to pictures of extremely thin bodies, “self-encouragement”, and lofty weight loss goals have exploded over the…
Read More » -
Always the Understudy, Never the Star : The Role of Women in NBC’s New Show “Smash”
It’s no secret that I am a huge Broadway buff. However most people are unaware of the fact that I…
Read More » -
“Like, OMG, Shut Up!”: Why the “Shit Girls Say” Meme Should Seriously End
By now, the “Shit Girls Say” meme trend is old news to avid bloggers, Tumblr users and Internet addicts everywhere.…
Read More » -
“The Guy’s Girl”
Encounters of the Third Wave: This blog chronicles various encounters, random and relevant, with third wave ideas. I often hear…
Read More »