Culture

Why We Can't and Won't "Drop the T"

A campaign to “drop the T” from LGBT is hurtful in all kinds of ways.  Read more »

Ask Bear: My Friend Is Getting Married to Someone Awful. What Can I Do?

Our advice columnist weighs a tricky question: how to support a friend who's in a bad relationship.  Read more »

Geeking Out: Four writers on nerding while Black

From Scooby-Doo’s Velma to Willow on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, nerd girls have always been white by default. Read more »

A Satirical Video Applauds Empowering Women Through Advertising

“There’s no limit to the amount of empowerment we can empower through the power of our brands.” Read more »

Popaganda Episode: Fandom

Fandom is a powerful cultural force. It can bind together communities, drive the pop culture economy, and revive TV shows from the dead. This episode explores four ways fandom shapes identity, including a look at the Notorious RBG phenomena, a bold exploration of queer fanfiction, a discussion on... Read more »

When TV Dramas Give Colonialism a Glamorous Feel

Shows like Downton Abbey and Indian Summers can play to white viewers' nostalgia for a time of empire.  Read more »

A Feminist's Guide to Reddit

Reddit is certainly a haven for misogynists. But instead of writing off the site, here's a guide to several awesome, inclusive parts of the site.  Read more »

Comedy is Great for Recovering Perfectionists

Good comedians make comedy look easy. They get up on stage in a room full of strangers hoping that their set will strike a chord, get some laughs, and it's a job well done.  Comedian Jenny Yang talks about how to “befriend your fears” and get onstage.  Read more »

Backtalk: Police in Schools and Halloween Costumes

On Backtalk, Bitch editors Amy and Sarah discuss pop culture news of the week.  This week, we discuss how the brutal treatment of a student by a sherrif's deputy at Spring... Read more »

Ask Bear: How Do I Get Okay With Being Bad At Stuff?

This week in advice: How do you get over anxiety about being bad at stuff like sports and drawing?  Read more »

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The Feminist Power of Female Ghosts

The female ghost is an enduringly fascinating figure. Read more »

Black Girls Hunger for Heroes, Too: A Black Feminist Conversation on Fantasy Fiction for Teens

What happens when two great black women fiction writers get together to talk about race in young adult literature? That's exactly what happens... Read more »

The Forgotten History of the Women Who Shaped Modern Advertising

It's easy to dismiss advertising as an anti-feminist industry. 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 “Not a Very P.C.... Read more »