At a time when the term “mainsplaining” appears in the Merriam Webster dictionary and we continue to lament the lack…
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How to Help Girls Build Rockstar Self-Confidence in 5 Days
Body Image and Respect· Media Messages· Parenting· Post Formats
The other day, my daughter approached me at breakfast and starting complimenting my clothes. “Mommy, I like your shirt.” “Oooh…
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Feminist Changemaker Interview Series: Li Lai from Mediaversity Reviews
I am so excited today to bring the second installment of our Feminist Changemaker Interview Series. Li Lai, founder of…
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No More Boys and Girls? A Series Review About Gender Stereotypes in Schools
Media Messages· Parenting· Politics and Culture· Raising Boys· School
“Boys are stronger and have more jobs.” – 7 year-old boy “Boys are fitter and stronger.” – young girl “Men…
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Why Does Representation Matter? A Look at “Orange is the New Black”
Media Literacy· Media Messages· Politics and Culture· Post Formats
Before I jump in with the exciting news about “Orange is the New Black,” let’s back up a bit. If…
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Strong Women of Gilmore Girls
Media Literacy· Media Messages· Politics and Culture· Post Formats· Teens
This piece originally appeared on Strong Women, Strong Girls, an inspiring organization that supports positive mentoring relationships between college women…
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‘Tween’s Take on Beauty and the Beast
Photo by Brian McGowan on Unsplash Hey all, we have such a treat today! I’m excited to reveal the very…
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Beauty and the Beast: Fairy Tale or Feminist Tale?
When I heard about the Beauty and the Beast live-action remake by Bill Condon, I was curious. Do we…
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