Media
Here's What Bothers Me About the New Dove Ad
If you’re a human being with a social media account, you’ve seen the new Dove commercial already.
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Which Magazines Publish the Most Women?
Photo by Stefano Corso.
Our pop culture often isn’t fair to women. As we point out ways that news stories bank on stereotypes or leave out women’s voices, it’s helpful to ask a simple question: Who makes... Read more »
"Why Diversity? Because it's 2015."
Claudia Rankine (with mic) and author Tisa Bryant at Out of the Binders. All photos by Rebecca Aranda.
Often at journalism conferences, I’m lucky to find one measly panel on “women writers.” That sad reality was reversed this weekend at ... Read more »
Don't Conflate Cheating With Open Relationships, Please
Non-monogamy has been all over the news recently. In the past few years, mainstream media has taken an interest in non-monogamous relationships—numerous trend pieces on “ethical non-monogamy... Read more »
A New Webseries Upsets Pop Culture Portrayals of Disabilties
Representations of people with disabilities in pop culture are few and far-between.
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The Future of Sexting
When Professor Amy Adele Hasinoff’s new book landed on my desk, I took one look at the title and thought, “Yes!” Sexting Panic: Rethinking Criminalization, Privacy, and Consent ... Read more »
Politically Correct Language Isn't Just About Being Polite—It's About Survival
Photo by Phillipe Leroyer (Creative Commons).
Two weeks ago, Jonathan Chait published the lengthy essay ... Read more »
I'm Hopeful, But Worried, About Media Coverage of Bruce Jenner's Gender
In the past week, speculation about Bruce Jenner’s gender identity—and the likelihood of his transitioning—has migrated from the realm of TMZ and ... Read more »
New Film "Into the Woods" is a Little Afraid of the Dark
Meryl Streep (and some fingernail extensions) play The Witch in new film Into the Woods.
It’s hard not to envy Meryl Streep. Her illustrious career aside, her staggering talent aside, and her ability to pull off both the ... Read more »
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