Tag Archives: Pop Culture

Michael Bublé: Endearing lecher or sexist pig?

By natalie | Published: May 6, 2013
TweetCan I be the only one who was put off by some of Michael Bublé’s comments at the recent 2013 Canadian Juno awards?  I’ve hesitated writing this, but the idea just won’t let me go.  I’ve been a long-time fan of the internationally renowned Canadian crooner, but after his remarks, I’m having a difficult time [...]
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Occupy Carlton

By Alicia | Published: March 11, 2013
TweetSwitched at Birth may not be on your great-television radar. It’s an ABC Family drama series about two teenage girls who discover, of course, that they were switched at birth. One of the girls, Bay, has grown up in a rich white family and is hearing; the other, Daphne, has been raised by a struggling [...]
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Missing “Downton Abbey”? Try Fay Weldon’s “Habits of the House”

By roz warren | Published: March 11, 2013
TweetLet’s face it: you’re addicted. You can’t live without it. When you’re not actually enjoying it, you’re longing to savor it again. You’d be ashamed to admit how many waking moments you’ve devoted to obsessing about it. I’m not talking about drugs, kinky sex or even double chocolate layer cake. I’m taking about Downton Abbey. [...]
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Lady pop stars and feminist representation: Redirecting an annoying conversation

By Francesca | Published: March 3, 2013
TweetMainstream female pop stars periodically declare their non-feminist status and as a result, often garner significant attention from leading feminist news outlets. Consider Katy Perry’s not-too-long ago acceptance of the Billboard award for Woman of the Year. Upon acceptance of her award, KP asserted that while she does believe in the strength of women, she [...]
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MESSAGE makes me happy

By sark | Published: February 10, 2013
TweetI was recently pointed to this website, by a male gamer, and may I just say that I am pleased? I’ve experienced some of the smaller forms of sexism in the pen and paper RPG community once or twice, but I’ve heard from people for whom it has been far worse, and it’s refreshing to [...]
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