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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No Disrespect: Black Women and the Burden of Respectability

Hollywood still filters (and distorts) the lives and histories of minorities through the eyes of the majority. Read more »

All Hail the Queen?: What Do Our Perceptions of Beyoncé's Feminism Say about us?

The policing of feminist cred is the real moral contradiction. 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 »

Mad Science: Deconstructing Bunk Reporting in 5 Easy Steps

British scientists have uncovered the truth behind one of modern culture's greatest mysteries: why little girls play with pink toys. Is it...

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