Yes, Uhura rocks. And yes, she asserts her agency. But no matter how opinionated, smart and fabulous she is, the gains made by Uhura begin to erode when you factor in the incessant sexism swarming around. Continue reading
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Nothing Can Save ‘The Walking Dead’s Sexist Woman Problem
Looking at Season 3 of ‘The Walking Dead,’ is there less sexism than last season’s appalling anti-abortion storyline with Lori’s pregnancy? Did the addition of badass Michonne change the gender dynamics? Continue reading
In ‘Game of Thrones’ the Mother of Dragons Is Taking Down the Patriarchy
While many women orchestrate machinations behind the scenes, no woman is openly a leader, boldly challenging patriarchy to rule. Except for one. Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen. Continue reading
The Opinioness Talks Feminism and Veganism in ‘Ms. Magazine’ Interview!
Exciting news!! The awesome Avital Norman Nathman interviewed me for Ms. Magazine’s blog in an article”The Femisphere: Foodies and Food Politics,” profiling feminist food bloggers. Huzzah!! Continue reading
Feminism and the Oscars: Do the 2013 Best Picture Nominees Pass the Bechdel Test?
Are the Academy Awards sexist? How feminist are this year’s Best Picture nominees? Do they pass the Bechdel Test? Here’s why looking at gender and feminism in Oscar-nominated films matters. Continue reading
‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Raises Questions On Gender and Torture, Gives No Easy Answers
With her female-centric tour-de-force, Kathryn Bigelow has been praised & condemned. People question whether the film endorses torture (calling Bigelow “torture’s handmaiden”) or merely depicts torture. It raises complex questions on gender dynamics & the War on Terror. Continue reading
Does ‘Argo’ Suffer from a Woman Problem and Iranian Stereotypes?
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. When I saw Argo in the theatre, I wasn’t really expecting to have a whole lot to say regarding gender in the film. In the majority of the trailer, all you see is men, men, brief glimpse of the women, and more men. Did Argo reaffirm my fears of making … Continue reading
Asshat CNN Contributor Erick Erickson Wants to Silence Powerful Women by Reducing Them to Vaginas
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Here we go again. Another sexist conservative pundit makes yet another misogynistic slur against women. Douchebag conservative political blogger and commentator Erick Erickson, aka “CNN’s Resident Conservative Jackass,” responded to the DNC’s impressive roster of accomplished women speakers by tweeting this lovely sexist gem: First night of the Vagina Monologues … Continue reading
Actor Emma Stone Points Out Sexist Double Standards in Media
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. It’s no surprise sexism permeates the media. Women are constantly judged and praised for their beauty and appearance. Not their merit, intellect or accomplishments. This incessant importance on women’s appearances over their talent reduces us to objects. As I perused my Pinterest feed last week, I came across a picture … Continue reading
Quote of the Day: Actor/Director Sarah Polley on Women’s Bodies in Film
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. In an interview with NPR’s All Things Considered, director and actor Sarah Polley spoke about her new film Take This Waltz. She also discussed how we need more female directors and the unique perspective they can bestow on female characters. One of our awesome readers, Her Film’s Kyna Morgan, alerted … Continue reading
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