motherhood
Reading Chimamanda Adichie Today: On Racism and transphobia in feminism
I had to wonder how Adichie’s recent responses to trans folks failed her own feminist politics in her new book, Dear Ijeawele.
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We've Always Been Here: One Mujerista Talks Back to Intersectionality and White Feminism
When I see the word “intersectionality” being used, I want to see a sincere invitation to the table (it’s accessible right?) in a genuine attempt to build community. And if I do decide to show up, I expect to see the more privileged, abled parties willingly give up their seats for us Brown queer... Read more »
Backtalk: Bey's Announcement & Sundance Showdown
Dahlia and Amy talk about Beyoncé’s beautiful pregnancy announcement and what’s behind the imagery with Cate Young, Bitch Media’s 2016 Pop Culture Criticism Fellow. Check out Cate’s piece, “... Read more »
Maximum and Maternal Security: Grey’s Anatomy Proves It’s Still Unafraid to Ask Dark Questions
What we wouldn’t give to be a fly in the writers room as Rimes postures her female character leads to take America to task by making us interrogate ourselves.
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A Fate Better than Death: Communities Unite to Fight Maternal Mortality in Assam
Safety during pregnancy and childbirth is an essential human right.
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Between a Boss and a Hard Place: Why More Women are Freelancing
Big corporations and startups alike have realized that it’s cheaper and easier to subcontract labor than to employ people.
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The Politics of Framing Hillary Clinton as “The Best Mother in the World”
Clinton is foreign policy expert and seasoned politician—but it’s her role as a mom that Democrats pointed out over and over this week.
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“Bad Moms” Is Even Less Funny Than You Could Possibly Imagine
Marketed as catharsis for under-appreciated moms, the film is actually written for teenage boys.
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Flash Fiction Author Desiree Cooper Urges Us to Know the Mother
Flash fiction author Desiree Cooper counters motherhood mythology with raw reality.
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