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Category Archives: Women and Gender
Abortion Depictions in Pop Culture: Why “Reproduction and Abortion Week” At ‘Bitch Flicks’ Is So Crucial
Abortion is healthcare — a routine, normal and legal medical procedure. 1 in 3 women will get an abortion in her lifetime. Yet we rarely witness film and TV characters obtaining an abortion or even talking about abortion. It’s “Reproduction … Continue reading
Actor Loretta Devine’s Appalling Defense of Chris Brown’s Domestic Abuse of Rihanna
I have to admit, I’m pretty much addicted to Bravo. I especially adore the adorbs Andy Cohen and his nightly talk show Watch What Happens Live. While the show is great for a silly laugh, I was disturbed by something … Continue reading
Posted in Gender-Based Violence, TV, Women and Gender
Tagged Chris Brown, domestic abuse, domestic violence, Loretta Devine, Rihanna
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‘The Hunger Games’ Review in Conversation Part 1: Female Protagonists, Body Image, Disability, Whitewashing, Hunger & Food
As I’ve written before, I love The Hunger Games, both the book and film adaptation. We desperately need more strong female protagonists like Katniss Everdeen on-screen. The riveting young adult series contains many complex social issues. But just because I … Continue reading
Posted in Films, Women and Gender
Tagged Amber Leab, Bitch Flicks, body image, class, disability, female protagonists, film, food, Jennifer Lawrence, movies, race, The Hunger Games
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CLPP Reproductive Justice Conference: “Whose Food Justice? OUR Food Justice” Workshop
This post is part of the series of posts on CLPP’s 2012 Reproductive Justice Conference. Food justice is an integral aspect of social justice. Just as Katherine Cross in the Opening Plenary said, “A right is the recognition of your … Continue reading
With a Complex Black Female Protagonist Created by a Black Female Showrunner, I’m Rooting for ‘Scandal’
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. I love Grey’s Anatomy. Is it melodramatic? Absolutely. But it’s dramatic storylines, sharp dialogue and diverse cast have hooked me from the very first episode. So when I discovered writer, producer, showrunner Shonda Rhimes created … Continue reading
Posted in Race, TV, Women and Gender
Tagged gender, Kerry Washington, Scandal, Shonda Rhimes, TV, women
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CLPP Reproductive Justice Conference: Speaking Out for Reproductive Freedom Opening Plenary
So on Saturday at 9am, I was ready to kick off my weekend of badass repro and social justice at the CLPP From Abortion Rights to Social Justice Conference!!! In the Opening Plenary, speakers shared their experiences, struggles, activism and … Continue reading
Posted in CLPP Reproductive Justice 2012 Conference, Reproductive Rights, Women and Gender
Tagged abortion, CLPP, CLPP Conference, Feminist movement, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ, overpopulation, prison reform, racial justice, reproductive justice, reproductive rights, sexual violence, trans rights, transformative justice, women of color
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Off to CLPP 2012 Conference “From Abortion Rights to Social Justice: Building the Movement for Reproductive Freedom”
It’s that time of year again…time to head to Western Mass for the 26th Annual Civil Liberties and Public Policy (CLPP) Conference: “From Abortion Rights to Social Justice: Building the Movement for Reproductive Freedom.” With over 150 speakers and 75 … Continue reading
Actor Ashley Judd Takes On Bodysnarking Media
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. After media speculation over her allegedly “puffy face” caused a “viral media frenzy,” actor Ashley Judd decided to speak out against the media’s misogynistic accusations. Beyond her career as an actor, Judd is a humanitarian … Continue reading
Posted in Body Image, Films, TV, Women and Gender
Tagged Ashley Judd, beauty, body image, bodysnarking, diets, gender, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Winslet, Meghan McCain, Misogyny, sexism, women
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Bowling for Abortion Access! Only 1 Day Left to Donate to My EMA Fund Triathlon Team and 1 Day Until Triathlon Celebration!
Only 1 day left!!! 1 day left to fundraise and 1 day until the Eastern Massachusetts Abortion (EMA) Fund’s 2nd annual Triathlon! If you read my blog regularly (c’mon, you know you want to!) or follow me on Facebook and Twitter, you … Continue reading
‘The Walking Dead’ and Gender: Why I’m Skeptical the Addition of Badass Michonne Will Change the TV Series’ Retro Sexism
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Warning: if you haven’t seen Seasons 1 and 2 of The Walking Dead, there are spoilers ahead. Have you ever dated someone because of their potential rather than what she/he/ze brings to the table? Or … Continue reading
Posted in TV, Women and Gender
Tagged AMC, comic books, contraception, Danai Gurira, gender, gender sterotypes, Lauren Cohan, Laurie Holden, Michonne, pregnancy, Sarah Wayne Callies, sexism, TV, Walking Dead, women, women in horror, women of color
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