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The most offensive line in 'The Avengers' and why it was brilliant and necessary
The Avengers
May 17, 2012
Audiences who saw "The Avengers" might not immediately have noticed the offensive sexist line that has been making waves amongst bloggers...
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The women of 'The Avengers': Breaking down stereotypes
The Avengers
May 12, 2012
As a director, Joss Whedon is known for creating stories about strong women protagonists. From "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to "...
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A journalist’s guide to neutering the English language
feminism
May 9, 2012
A recent column raised the hackles of a reader who emailed me a stern rebuke, which included the advice that I get my head out of my rectum. (My...
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Moviefone publishes Girl's Guide to 'The Avengers,' gets roasted
The Avengers
May 5, 2012
When it comes to satire, the Internet can be a very unforgiving place. Such was the lesson learned by Moviefone.com recently when they published a ...
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It's All About Women in the NYC Theater Circle
feminism
April 17, 2012
Playwriting has long been thought of as "a man's field" (see Arthur Miller, Sam Shepard, and Tenneessee Williams). But today, in the...
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Three signs you're a LARP queen
LARP
February 29, 2012
Female characters can have multiple roles at LARPs (live action role playing games). In and out of character, women affect the balance of power in...
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Why the Slayer's choice matters: Abortion controversy in the Buffy comics
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
February 18, 2012
Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon has never shied away from feminist issues when it comes to the iconic heroine. The Slayer who inspired...
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Freedom's no fun without the punishment: A review of Looking for Mr. Goodbar
movie review
February 11, 2012
It was then. That doesn’t make it right. But that doesn’t make it different either.” – Comedian Greg Proops on why racist...
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The Empress and the powers of woman
Tarot
January 14, 2012
This card is about thegrace inherent in motherhood. Many qualities of the High Priestess are present within the ideas represented by The Empress....
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Women viewed as sexual objects may feel less worthy
Intrapersonal self awareness
November 29, 2011
Once a woman is looked upon as a sexual object, she may unknowingly takeon the role as a sexual object, resulting in a distraction of her thinking...
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