Originally published at Bitch Flicks as part of their “Best Picture Nominee Review Series.” When we read books or watch movies, we often do so to feel inspired, educate ourselves or escape our daily lives. We frequently look for stories filled with passion, love, sacrifice, revenge, wit and camaraderie. We don’t usually examine how shame … Continue reading
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Dancing Queen: How Dance Evokes Feminism and Female Empowerment
Do feminism and dance go together? Film, literature, sculpture, paintings and music can all be feminist or reveal a feminist message. Can artists convey feminism through the power of dance? I’ve been mulling over these thoughts when I watch So You Think You Can Dance. Initially, I didn’t think so. But why not? Dancers can … Continue reading
Start a !WAR: Documentary “!Women Art Revolution” Unveils Convergence of Feminism, Activism and Art
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Let’s play a game. Name three artists…go on. Now who comes to mind? Picasso? Monet? Michelangelo? Now what if I asked you to name three female artists. You probably would think of Frida Kahlo or Georgia O’Keefe. But what about other women like Judy Chicago, Kathe Kollwitz, Ana Mendieta or Miranda July? … Continue reading
Here There Be Sexism?: ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 1 and Gender
Cross-posted at Bitch Flicks. This is a review of HBO’s Game of Thrones, Season 1. When I watched the premiere of Game of Thrones, I almost choked on all the rampant misogyny. I kept watching, lured by the premise and intrigued by the complex plots, curious if things for women would improve. Throughout the first … Continue reading
We Need More Female Politicians Not Because Women Are More Moral, But Because Diversity Helps Us All
So there’s been a lot of Weinergate talk. A LOT. On the heels of Schwarzenegger’s infidelity, Congressman Anthony Weiner shocked many with his oh so charming penis bulge photos…especially since he’s married to the fab Huma Abedin (and no, douchebag Chris Matthews, it is NOT her fault)…who’s now pregnant. The controversy raises compelling questions surrounding … Continue reading
Voices Carry: The Role of Women in North African Revolutions
Originally published in the April 2011 edition of Italianieuropei. Civil uprisings exploded across the Middle East and North Africa in the past few months. Protests in Tunisia spurred a chain reaction. Ignited by the suicide of Mohamed Bouazizi, an unemployed college student who set himself on fire in front of a government building after the … Continue reading
Her Girl Friday: Media Panel with Jodi Kantor, Ariel Levy & Latoya Peterson at Soapbox Feminist Winter Term – Day 2
I know it’s been awhile since I’ve shared with you all my feminist escapades in NYC participating in Soapbox Feminist Winter Term. Blame it on the bullshit anti-choice legislation, wine drinking and the Oscars. But I want you to get a sense of what this life-changing week encompassed. So let’s pick up where we left … Continue reading
How Equal Access to Education Impacts Women’s Rights on “Blog for International Women’s Day”
Happy International Women’s Day (and the 2nd Annual Feminist Coming Out Day!)!!! Today marks the 100th Anniversary of honoring women’s rights globally. First celebrated in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland in 1911, “over 1 million women and men attended IWD rallies campaigning for women’s rights to work, vote, be trained, to hold public office and … Continue reading
Wonder Women?: The Myth of Action Heroines in Film Shattering Gender Stereotypes
Does watching powerful women fight crime and kick ass on-screen inspire other women? Does it shatter barriers of gender roles? Last month, my fave blogger Melissa Silverstein at Women & Hollywood explored this very question: do women in action films break gender stereotypes? She came across a new study that emphatically said no. Silverstein examined … Continue reading
Guest Post: Interview with Author of ‘Bad Mother’
Interview written by Sarah Hudson. Originally published at My Ideas Is Just Better. Reprinted with permission. As my last post discussed the supposed battle between single women and mothers, from my own perspective as a single lady, I thought I would provide the opposite view…that of a mom. My fellow blogger Sarah Hudson (My Ideas … Continue reading
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