I initially thought this would be an annoyingly bro-tastic film with guidance and support strictly coming from the men in Superman’s life. But women play an equal role (although sadly their lives revolve around men), the importance of both femininity and masculinity is stressed and the film attempts to deconstruct hyper-masculinity.
Originally published at Bitch Flicks as part of Women of Color in Film and TV Week. Yelling to the Sky struck a visceral chord with me. I related to it in a way I often don’t with films. I’m not a biracial woman growing up impoverished, who turns to selling drugs as a means of …
With its commentaries on gender, women’s agency, reproduction and female friendships, Marie Antoinette is surprisingly deeper and more feminist than many realize. Sofia Coppola created a lush and sumptuous indulgence for the eyes.
Arab culture has always captivated me. In college, I took classes on gender and Islam, Arab women’s movements and Middle Eastern History; classes which opened my eyes to diverse cultures and perspectives. People possess passionate opinions about the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel. With so much chaos and oppression, observers as well as those … Continue reading
Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! I love to eat and my favorite meal is brunch. I mean when else can you have an excuse to be drunk before 11am and not be viewed as a lush? But there aren’t many vegan-friendly options in the traditional brunch menu. However, I have veganized this delicious and decadent … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Pill! On this day in 1960, the FDA approved the birth control pill for public consumption, forever changing the way we view fertility. After two years, 1.2 million women in America were using the contraception. Today, approximately 12 million women in the U.S. and 100 million women worldwide use the pill. President of … Continue reading
So there’s been a lot of dialogue here at Opinioness of the World about abortion lately. And I plan to keep it going! But this time, in a more lighthearted way. My fellow blogger (and dear friend!) Sarah at My Ideas Is Just Better introduced me to the quirky, funny and delightful film Obvious Child. … Continue reading
Art continually pushes the boundaries of convention. In singer & rapper M.I.A.’s new 9-minute video for her song “Born Free,” she showcases explicitly graphic, violent images and nudity. Scenes show U.S. armed forces barging into houses, brutalizing civilians, raiding and rounding up red-haired adolescent boys. The boys are driven to the desert. In one of … Continue reading
Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! As a vegan, substituting dairy products has become fairly easy and routine. But there is one thing I miss, crave and dream about — cheese! Luckily, some recipes sate that craving. This delectable dish is one of them. This recipe comes from my favorite vegan cook and baker, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author … Continue reading
Today’s the last day of VegWeek (April 24-30) in Maryland, an event encouraging people to eat vegetarian. Compassion Over Killing, a nonprofit working to end animal abuse and promote veganism, organized the festivities, which include cooking classes, food sampling, movie nights and discounts at local restaurants. But you don’t have to be in the DC/Maryland … Continue reading
Last night, I did my good deed for the week and volunteered at Chocolate Madness, the annual fundraiser for NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts, an organization that lobbies for pro-choice legislation and legislators and advocates for increased access to the full spectrum of reproductive choices. Chocolate Madness raises awareness for reproductive rights in a fun and delicious … Continue reading
Per reader request (thanks, Kaneisha and Sarah M!), I will be posting a vegan/vegetarian recipe each week in honor of Meat-Free Monday. I’ll do my best to post on Sundays so people will have a chance to purchase their ingredients for Monday. This is a wonderfully hearty recipe and one of my personal faves as … Continue reading
Jillian Michaels, the feisty fitness trainer for TV’s Biggest Loser, stirs up controversy in this month’s issue of Women’s Health. In her interview, Michaels discusses her desire to have kids. But she wants to adopt rather than give birth to her own children. Part of her decision stems from her fear of being overweight, as … Continue reading
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