sexism
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In Defense of Lolo Jones
Much controversy has been sparked over the recent media attention being bestowed on the American hurdler Lolo Jones. Jones, who placed fourth in this Olympics’ 100-meters hurdle competition, has been a figure of debate since the New York Times wrote…
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Dated Dating: Friends to the End
Over at The Atlantic, here’s some dating advice for young people in the ’40s and from young people in the ’80s. Check out the sexist tips and take a peek into the minds and colorful notes of seventh grade girls. “First of…
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Bodies in Bikinis: Are You Buying It?
As we watched the stick, scantily clad models parade onscreen for public consumption, my daughter turned to me, her face tight with disgust, and asked, “Why would women do that?”
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On Gender Bias and Identity Lit
At Full Stop, Stephanie Bernhard weighs in on the literary gender imbalance, arguing that today’s literary marketplace is “identity-driven,” which makes it more difficult for women writers to succeed. “Our culture still offers men a broader spectrum of acceptable personality…
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On The ASME Imbalance
At The Awl, Lucy Madison breaks down the many numbers, ratios, and biases behind the absence of women nominees in the National Magazine Awards’ major “brass-ring” categories. “As far as the ASME awards go, women are unlikely to see a…
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Best Director Boys Club
We don’t usually do lists, but when the Academy’s list of Best Director nominees is 100% dudes, an exception seems necessary. Canonball chronicles five female directors “whose direction deserved more attention this year.” “I really hope I don’t have to…
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Blogging While Female
In an article at NewStatesman about sexist abuse online, nine bloggers reveal their experience with abusive, mysoginist comments, as well as rape and death threats. Blogger digby added an interesting perspective on the subject, explaining that when people assumed her…
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On SlutWalks
“This fall will mark the 20th anniversary of Anita Hill’s testimony before Congress about the sexual harassment she experienced while working for Clarence Thomas. Though Hill offered only her own narrative about the behavior she witnessed, her story helped other…
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Milk Just Got Offensive
Uh oh—here is the latest reason to be offended by normative gender divisions. The California Milk Processor Board has a new advertising campaign that focuses on the milk’s ability to alleviate PMS symptoms because of its vitamin D and calcium…
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Women in Sci Fi
The Guardian researches why the female presence seems to be diminishing in science fiction writing. Though there isn’t necessarily a shortage of female authors (or women publishers), there is a serious lack of female presence in the Guardian’s list of…
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The Rumpus Review of The Social Network: Suck It
At the end of The Social Network, a new indie flick that no one has ever heard of, I turned to my friend, and out of every intelligent comment I could have made, I said, “There was so much testosterone…
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Julianna Baggott on “the Invisible Prejudice”
“What are the best books? The answer is always subjective, and I’m not a literary arbiter. But the message I received from this year’s lists was painfully familiar. It forced me to explain to my students — the next generation…