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Why Abusing Animals For The Sake of Fashion Is A Feminist Issue
Kim Kardashian calls herself a feminist. She casually disclosed this piece of information to Rolling Stone magazine in July 2015, which caused a stir among her critics. There are plenty of reasons to ...
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Why Are Women's Sports Still Not Covered In The Media?
More people tuned in to watch the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2015 than any other soccer game shown on English-language television in this country in recorded history. The entire event garnered a record...
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This Burn Survivor's Story Proves Wearing Makeup Can Truly Be Empowering
I have never met a woman who isn’t plagued by insecurities about her appearance. It seems so much easier to pinpoint the qualities you lack or dislike instead of those you have and admire. I'll admit,...
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For women, a steep price for exercising free speech
A teen religious dissenter, forced to flee her country, now speaks out against religious fundamentalism.
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This Is How "Misogynoir" Affects Black Campus Sexual Assault Survivors
The term "misogynoir" — a fusion of the words misogyny and “noir,” the French word for black — was coined by the queer, black feminist Moya Bailey in 2010 and refers to the intersection of sexism and ...
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Are Diverse Barbies Really Progress?
I played with Barbies a lot as a little girl. I remember looking at the nude body of one plastic, blonde doll and marveling at her wrinkle-free knees, being baffled by her hard breasts, and wishing my...
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What Kesha’s Legal Win Means for Survivors of Sexual Assault
We undeniably still live in a twisted, victim blaming rape culture. Women are shamed and doubted when they seek justice for their assaults and taught they must prevent their assault in the first place...
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Pregnant women and drug use: Media reinforces stigma and stereotypes
Sensationalist news coverage of pregnant women’s use of opioids is fueling calls for more punitive drug policies and an erosion of reproductive rights.
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Why Beyoncé's "Formation" Video Is So Important
This past Saturday, Beyoncé released the first new song from her upcoming album, entitled "Formation." The song, and accompanying video, may be the most important works the star has released. If her 2...
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February 04, 2016 | Liz L |
Arts and culture,
Media
How Grimes Is Daring Music Critics to Dismantle Hierarchies in Pop Music
When I met Grimes — the project of DIY musician, writer, performer, and producer Claire Boucher — after her recent Nashville concert, our first exchange was one of unabashed praise. “Your voice," she...
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January 29, 2016 | Julie Burton, Irin Carmon, Amber Fares, Jessica Devaney, Rabab Haj Yahya |
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Politics,
Robin Morgan
WMC Live #153: Irin Carmon, Julie Burton, Amber Fares & Jessica Devaney. (Original Airdate 1/30/2016)
Robin on Bernie, the Davos Economic Forum, and a Saudi fatwa against chess. Guests: Irin Carmon, author of The Notorious RBG; Julie Burton on a new Women's Media Center Report of media coverage on repro rights; filmmakers of fab doc "SpeedSisters."
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It's Time To Stop Excusing Sexism As A "Joke."
Mel McLaughlin, a well-known and respected Australian sports commentator, was recently tasked with conducting a post-match interview with cricketer Chris Gayle. The reporter asked professional, though...
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Still too few women behind the scenes in Hollywood
According to the author of the annual Celluloid Ceiling study, there has been more talk, but precious little action to increase numbers of women in behind-the-scenes roles in Hollywood.
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5 Tips For New Feminist Bloggers of Color
I became a feminist at 16 years old. At the time, the word "feminist" wasn't nearly as popular as it is today. In fact, I vividly remember trying to explain sexism and gender inequality to my high sch...
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The Hypersexualization of Female News Broadcasters Proves Sexism Is Alive and Well
If you google “Fox News female anchors,” the first few results that pop up include, "Top Ten Hottest Fox News Girls," "Sexy Fox News Anchor Suffers HUMILIATING Wardrobe Malfunction," "19 Sexiest Women...
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How Young, Female Photographers Are Carrying On A Powerful Legacy
The Musée de l'Orangerie is a renowned art gallery in Paris, France. Although it's best known for housing Monet's "Water Lilies," the gallery is currently featuring an exhibit entitled "Who's Afraid o...
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Why Bill Cosby's Sexual Assault Charge Is Meaningful For Survivors
Update: On April 26, 2018 Cosby was found guilty on three counts of sexual assault, after his first trial in 2017 ended with a deadlocked jury after six days of deliberations.Over the p...
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These Actresses Broke Down Barriers In Hollywood
This past year, many female entertainers — like Amy Schumer, Jennifer Lawrence, Ashley Judd and others — received well-deserved attention for their commitment to fiercely confronting sexism in Hollywo...
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Why These Activists Created A Guide To Fighting Online Harassment
Though plenty have tried to minimize the experience for years, online harassment is a serious issue and blatant evidence of persistent sexism. It's widespread one, too: 25% of young women online ...
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Writing Rape: Women’s Media Center study finds crucial gap in coverage by gender
Media coverage of U.S. campus rape and sexualized violence is significantly skewed toward the bylines and voices of men, according to a Women’s Media Center report released today.
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December 15, 2015 | Dave M |
Arts and culture,
Media
Jessica Jones’ Handling of Abuse Offers Empathy and Hope
Comic books and their adaptations have rightfully been criticized for their portrayal of women for years. All too often, female characters are shallowly depicted as sexualized damsels in distress with...
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Why Afrofuturism Is a Black Feminist Praxis
The most suffocating thing about being a black girl in a white supremacist, patriarchal world is the constant reminder that I’m not allowed to define myself. The media constantly reinforces this by fa...
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December 10, 2015 | Sabrina N |
Media
Self Care in the Time of Cheer and Cookie Dough: A Body Positive Holiday Survival Guide
The holiday season notoriously brings festive décor, inanely repetitive yet somehow still charming music, and treats upon treats. But for many people, it also brings incredible amounts of food-induced...
WMC News & Features
December 09, 2015 | Soraya Chemaly |
Media
Washington Post appointment emblematic of media industry's persistent marginalization of women
After the appointment of another male managing editor last week at The Washington Post, Soraya Chemaly calls out the continuing lack of women decision makers in media.
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The Feminist Revolution Will Be Podcasted
The last thing one might expect young people to listen to is talk radio, yet we are doing so in force and at increasing rates. In fact, the number of shows produced increased from 69,860 in 2009 to ne...
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