39 years ago today, in 1973, Roe v. Wade passed legalizing abortion. Almost 4 decades have passed but the abortion battle rages on, our rights still under attack. In 2011, the House voted on choice-related legislation 8 times, more than twice as much in any of the previous 5 years. The House passed H.R. 3, … Continue reading
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Saying Goodbye to “Prime Suspect” and One of My Fave Badass Female Characters
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Some argue women fare better on television than in films. The roles are more complex roles, with more feminist issues explored. One of the most interesting female protagonists I’ve watched in a long time? Detective Jane Timoney on Prime Suspect. A show I love that sadly comes to an end … Continue reading
Dick Jokes, Sexual Harassment & Women’s Empowerment: Gender & Sexism at the 2012 Golden Globes
As a feminist blogger and self-proclaimed pop culture aficionado, I watch awards shows looking out for sexism and rooting for women to win awards. The Golden Globes, which aired Sunday night, is rowdy and unpredictable…due to copious amounts of alcohol the actors imbibe. With awards shows, movies, TV series – pretty much everything I watch … Continue reading
Stop Censorship, Fight SOPA & PIPA
Legislation infringing on our free speech is still very much alive. Read why the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) in the Senate must be stopped: 5 Reasons the Internet’s Still Protesting SOPA & PIPA (Washington Post) Protest On Web Uses Shutdown to Take On Two Piracy Bills (The New York … Continue reading
Trailers for ‘Snow White & the Huntsman’ and ‘Mirror, Mirror’ Perpetuate Stereotypes of Women, Beauty & Aging
Two upcoming films, Snow White and the Huntsman and Mirror, Mirror, may have transformed Snow White into a warrior but sadly the marketing’s messages remain the same. — Don’t trust other women, they’re your enemies. As women age, they obsess over their fading beauty, jealous of younger women. You just need a strong, handsome man to … Continue reading
6 Posts Tackling Toxic Beauty Norms, Diets & Body Image for “Healthy Weight Week”
Many women have unhealthy relationships with food and their bodies. The media bombards us with images of thin, photoshopped bodies that transcend reality. We will never attain those unrealistic images we see on TV and in glossy magazines. Models don’t even look like that, every “flaw” airbrushed away. Yet we attack our bodies, often starving … Continue reading
Exciting News!! The Opinioness Is Now a Contributor for the Feminist Film Blog ‘Bitch Flicks!’
I am so excited to announce that Bitch Flicks has kindly invited me, The Opinioness, to become a Contributor!! I’m an obsessive film buff and a long-time Bitch Flicks fan. I constantly watch movies and TV series, analyzing feminist themes, gender roles, sexism and the portrayal of women. For the past 2 years, I’ve written and … Continue reading
Just The Way You Are: ‘I Will Not Diet’ Tosses Out New Year’s Resolutions to Focus on Accomplishments, Not Failures
Society views New Year’s as a time to start fresh. A clean slate. Many of us write resolutions. We tally laundry lists of improvements – weight we need to lose, healthy foods we must eat, money we shouldn’t spend – flagellating ourselves for our past mistakes. But what if we stopped focusing on our shortcomings … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
The holidays may be over. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still whip up a batch of yummy cookies! I baked these cookies on Christmas Eve…and I’m still nibbling away, savoring each bite. Continue reading
Raise Your Glass: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2011
Happy New Year, Everyone!! Counting down from 10 to 1…enjoy the top 10 blog posts of 2011: 10. Saying No to Babyville: ‘How I Met Your Mother’ One of the Few TV Shows to Explore a Childfree Life for Women Women aren’t broken, incomplete, unfeminine or any other nonsensical bullshit if they choose not to … Continue reading
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