Yes, ‘Magic Mike XXL’ is a feminist movie, but the reason may surprise you
So, this weekend, like any good feminist, I went to see Magic Mike XXL. This is the second movie I’ve seen in a month (which is more than I usually […]
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Mad Max: Furiosa Feminism
Those of you who know me know I’m not much of a movie person. You also know that I’m even less of an action movie person. So you may be […]
Quit telling me to feel beautiful
Over the past ten years or so, I’ve tried to be patient with the Dove ‘real beauty‘ ad campaigns. For instance, Dove’s ‘diverse bodies’ campaign featured smooth-skinned, conventionally attractive women […]
Having it all vs. leaving it all behind
Well, it’s that time of year: the time when every single headline, advertisement, and news show shouts out the idea of “new year, new you!” with relentless enthusiasm. They promise […]
The only 2014 year-end post you’ll need!
2014 was a HUGE year for feminism; whether you’re for or against it, this year you couldn’t escape it. In fact, “feminist” was SUCH a buzzword this year that Time […]
A haircut is never just a haircut: Tangled
I wasn’t planning on writing anything this week – it’s a busy busy week, as I’m packing and moving, so I’d given myself a break. But then I watched Tangled. […]
Are you all about that bass?
Okay. So by now you’ve obviously seen the video for “All About That Bass” or at least heard the song on the radio. In her video, Meghan Trainor sings that […]
Friday listicle round-up
Good morning! It’s been a crazy busy week here! Since returning from Munich, I’ve attended my very first high table, participated in a Wikipedia edit-a-thon in celebration of Ada Lovelace […]
It’s a physics-defying space-dragon, not a choice.
Okay. Let’s talk about this week’s episode of Doctor Who, “Kill the Moon”. This season has been slowly but surely restoring my faith in the series. We have a feisty […]
For Steven Moffat, the truly “impossible girl” is one who passes the Bechdel Test.
I keep meaning to write about Doctor Who. I’d intended to start reviewing this season’s episodes, but the month just kind of got away from me. So here we are, […]
I was a high-school feminist 