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Baby Savior: Motherhood Is Not a Form of Redemption for Career Women
Pop culture’s preoccupation with fixing single, aging career women seems to have expanded over the last three decades.
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The Nan Show: How Nannies Rewrote the Rules on TV Parenting
The experiences of nannies that are omitted from pop culture tell us as much about the current state of childcare in America as do the types of nannies and parents that are portrayed.
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Object Lessons: “The Act” and the Ethics of Consuming True Crime
The interest in consuming true crime isn’t matched by an obligation to discuss the ethical implications of doing so.
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5 Powerful Lessons Arya Stark Teaches about Surviving Trauma
Arya Stark’s darkness is not minimized or sugarcoated.
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A Darker Shade of Blue: Depictions of Postpartum Depression Onscreen Paint a Dire Picture for Moms Watching at Home
One in seven mothers experiences postpartum depression, but most never seek help.
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Ride or Fly: “Tuca & Bertie” Offers a New Tail about Women’s Friendship
Stories about female friendships are often bookended by one or both of the friends experiencing a big life change and moving on.
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Lisa Hanawalt on Animating Your Own Escape
People are finally starting to pay attention to the terrible ways women are treated, but every animation studio and production company needs to be less oblivious.
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“Made in Heaven” Injects Feminism into India’s Big Wedding Industry
Though the show is purportedly about the lives of the wedding planners, its goal is in fact to not just challenge the patriarchy but to crush it under a designer heel.
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The “Claws” Effect: “Good Girls” Is More Than a Guilty Pleasure
These women are more concerned about paying their mortgages, caring for their children, and fighting complicated custody battles than facing consequences.
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A Girl Has Sex: Three Cheers for Arya Stark’s Sex Scene
Given Arya’s recent past, this might be the most wholesome thing she’s done in a while.
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