Tag Archives: Popular Culture
The least respected president in U.S. history?
TweetDuring the second presidential debate, I found myself, on more than one occasion on my feet, yelling at the TV. I have seen quite a few political debates become heated, but the blatant impudence Mitt Romney showcased was incredible. The GOP thinks that the President was the one that was out of line, but if [...]
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Sexual Harassment in the City
TweetNew York City – a place where anything is possible. One goes there to fulfill dreams of stardom, to make millions, and to see and be seen. However, if you are a woman in the city, the ‘being seen’ aspect takes on a whole new meaning. While it might a place for hope and opportunity, [...]
Also tagged Activism, Feminism, Harassment, Sexism, Violence Against Women 1 Comment
Moving beyond period jokes
Tweet A SYTYCB entry I’ve been watching a lot of Friends reruns lately, and after revisiting the episodes, it has become blatantly clear to me that the writers rely on stereotypes about men and women to make the show funny. For example, I recently watched an episode where Rachel claims she kissed a female friend [...]
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Call me anything but that, maybe?
Tweet A SYTYCB entry It’s almost inevitable every time you turn on the radio: Hey I just met you And this is crazy But here’s my number So call me maybe? No, it’s not the catchy beat or the simplistic lyrics. It’s the use of the ableist term “crazy.” Now, growing up in the 90′s, [...]
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A president who is great or just good enough?