Category Archives: Feminism and Culture

“Feminism … does appear to afford women a more inclusive perception of who is physically attractive.”

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Ann Bartow

No kidding.

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“Turkey’s Political Tensions Weigh on Women’s Heads”

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Ann Bartow

That’s the title of this essay by Yiga Schleifer about the headscarf issue in Turkey. Below is an excerpt: … The issue has become especially contentious among Turkish women’s organizations. Some of the most vocal protests against the lifting of … Continue reading →

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Review of “Math Doesn’t Suck” by Jennifer Thurston

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Here, at Women’s Enews. Here is an excerpt: … If you’re a female teen who dreads middle school math, you might just go to a bookstore and consider buying “Math Doesn’t Suck.” It’s that girly-girl math text by TV actress … Continue reading →

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Another Reason Not To “Go Wild”

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Ann Bartow

This. Joe Francis will reap a windfall he didn’t earn and doesn’t deserve.

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Samantha Bee on Goobernatorial Malfeasance

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Here. Via Echidne.

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“Some Thoughts on Competitive Cheer”

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Go read them at the excellent Title IX Blog.

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On “Torture Porn”

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Rachel Corbett writes at Women’s Enews: When the movie “Hostel” raked in $19 million on its debut weekend and gripped the No. 1 spot for a week in 2005, some critics heralded the comeback of horror, which had been in … Continue reading →

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There Is No “Normal”

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Because everything about you requires fixing. Or you could just give up, and spend the money and time you save on books and music.

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“Picturing Women”

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Picturing Women explores how women are figured, fashioned, turned into portraits, and told about in words and pictorial narrative.

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“A children’s advocacy group wants to keep a children’s hospital from putting clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch’s name on a new emergency room.”

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Ann Bartow

From CNN: … Abercrombie, known for its racy marketing campaigns aimed at teenagers, has pledged $10 million toward the construction of the emergency department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. The Boston-based Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood on Tuesday urged … Continue reading →

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If Lucas Had Given Darth Vader A Love Interest.

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Sadly, that’s almost certainly what the uniform would have looked like…

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Dina Matsos Has A Lot Of Compassion

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Unlike Matt Lauer, sheesh.

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“The men who were tested were over twice as likely to steal the lost wallets then the women who were tested.”

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Ann Bartow

That’s one conclusion from an experiment described at wallettest.com. Score another one for difference feminism?

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Candace Parker hit a jumper with 1:57 left that put Tennessee ahead to stay, and the No. 3 Lady Vols won their record 13th SEC title and third in four years by beating No. 7 LSU 61-55 Sunday night.

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Ann Bartow

If it couldn’t be the “Lady Cocks” (yes, I know, ugh), then I’m glad it was the Lady Vols. The awesome Joan Heminway is smiling, no doubt!

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Too Bad They Are Made By American Apparel

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Ann Bartow

From here. Concerns about American Apparel here.

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Pornification of International Women’s Day?

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Kathleen Bergin

The poster above does not promote the Rocky Horror Picture Show, nor Rocky Horror Picture Pornography. It promotes International Womens Day, March 8. It was forwarded to me by a former student, and fabulous feminist Heather Busby. With Heather’s permission … Continue reading →

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Feminist Post Card Art Project

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Antigone Magazine is launching a Feminist Postcard art project and fundraiser but instead of asking what your secrets are, we want to know what your Dreams for Women are. What are your own dreams for yourself, your friends, your sisters, … Continue reading →

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Helen Keller With Anne Sullivan in 1888

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Ann Bartow

From here.

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A Quick Appreciation of Janis Ian

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Ann Bartow

1. At Seventeen. (There’s another clip from 1976 here.) 2. Society’s Child. 3. On the Other Side. 4. These Boots Are Made For Walking. 5. In Black and White. 6. Married In London. If you only have time to watch … Continue reading →

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“Viola’s Bookshelf is a new project blog dedicated to publishing altered out of copyright, or creative commons licensed fiction, where the character’s genders have been reversed. The idea behind this is to help provide an understanding of gender construction in fiction and to an extent in everyday life.”

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Viola’s Bookshelf is here. Via Hoyden About Town. Once electronic textbooks are more usable and adaptable, it would be interesting to do some gender bending of the language of judicial opinions, to see if holdings, and the rules derived from … Continue reading →

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Is It April Fool’s Day Already?

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Bridget Crawford

I had to read this story twice today before I realized that it was still only March 3rd. Upon the second reading, I realized that it had to be a real story, because you simply can’t make stuff like this … Continue reading →

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“Unapologetically Harriet, the Misfit Spy”

Posted on March 3, 2008 by Ann Bartow

if you missed the story on Morning Edition, listen or read here.

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“Bad Questions” by Calpernia Addams

Posted on March 3, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Here. Via the F-Word Blog.

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“How I’d Sink American Vogue”

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Ann Bartow

“How I’d Sink American Vogue” is a project that Scott King developed for a show at New York gallery PS1 last year. Creative Review notes: His 12 artworks featuring fictional proposals for Vogue covers ruthlessly lampoon the fatuous froth of … Continue reading →

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Using “Hot Girl Car Sex” to discourage drunk driving.

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Sparkle*Matrix has the story.

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Leveraging gay themes in ads.

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Blech. This.

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Martin Amis, “A Rough Trade”

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Ann Bartow

“A Rough Trade” is an article about the porn industry that Amis published in The Guardian seven years ago. It’s difficult to read or to re-read. Below is a short and potentially triggering excerpt: … Temptress is one of the … Continue reading →

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World Marriage Day?

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Bridget Crawford

Ever heard of “World Marriage Day?” I hadn’t either, but this excerpt from its sponsor’s website told me more than I wanted to know: The idea of celebrating marriage began in Baton Rouge, La., in 1981, when couples encouraged the … Continue reading →

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This has to be satire.

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Right? Oops, meant to warn you, NSFW. And, illegal in Alabama.

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I guess if I criticize Scott Adams for this Dilbert strip, it creates some kind of irony.

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Nevertheless, this comic is repulsively sexist. –Ann Bartow

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Could Access To Cable Television Improve The Status of Women?

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Ann Bartow

A paper entitled “The Power of TV: Cable Television and Women’s Status in India” claims so. The abstract reports: Cable and satellite television have grown rapidly throughout the developing world. The availability of cable and satellite television exposes viewers to … Continue reading →

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“Yale Sex Week Glosses Over Porn’s Dark Side”

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Ann Bartow

An Op-Ed by Gail Dines. Below is an excerpt: … I dare say that few if any women at Yale are aspiring for a career in the porn industry, as they are going to have a range of options open … Continue reading →

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“The University of Southern California released a study yesterday about the preferences of the Academy and found that in almost in any given year of best picture nominations, the roles for people who are neither white nor male are few and far between.”

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Ann Bartow

So reports this NYT article in reference to this study, which also observes: “The data show there are almost three speaking males for every one female and more than four white speaking characters for every one non-white character,”the study found … Continue reading →

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“How to publish your own sex tape — 3 easy rules”

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Here, FWIW. Note especially: … The XXX ex video is an all-too-popular genre. Always keep in mind: Porn is forever. Your performance will probably outlast your relationship. …

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Trailer for the film “Teenage Mother” (1967).

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Oy.

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The United Nations has launched a $44 million program to reduce female genital mutilation by 40 percent by 2015.

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Ann Bartow

More information here and here.

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“How It Works”

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Ann Bartow

From xkcd (A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language.)

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Contraception Is Expensive: Men and the Little Green Ones

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Bridget Crawford

According to this article in the Daily Women’s Health Policy Report, the increase in contraceptive costs sold at student health centers on college campuses and some clinics is a “crisis.” David S. Cohen previously blogged about the issue here. The … Continue reading →

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“How to Train a Husband,” Newsweek Style

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Bridget Crawford

I had to look twice to make sure I correctly read the headline. Apparently there is no news to report, so Newsweek reviews a new book called “What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love and Marriage,” written by a formal … Continue reading →

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Jane Fonda Did Not Use the Word as an Invective

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Bridget Crawford

I didn’t see it live, but I have seen the video of Jane Fonda on the Today Show. She stated the name of the monologue that producers of the ubiquitous Eve Ensler play initially asked her to recite. Fonda said … Continue reading →

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The Seattle Times refused to run an ad for the Vagina Monologues because the artwork looked too much like a vagina.

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Ann Bartow

This happened in the Pacific Northwest, not South Carolina! From the Seattle Weekly: On February 24, in honor of “V-Day,” the National Council of Jewish Women’s Seattle office is co-sponsoring two performances of the Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues at the … Continue reading →

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Some Blatant Self Promotion: Single Sex Education and Masculinity

Posted on February 15, 2008 by David S. Cohen

Please forgive me if this self-promotion is beyond the standards of decency. But, if anyone is interested, I’ve posted the most recent draft of an article I’m working on and would love any feedback people might have if they are … Continue reading →

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Twisty Asks: How Cheap Is Your Love?

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Here.

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Crazy Little Thing Called Rape

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Ann Bartow

I generally like the writing at The Situationist blog a lot, but how can the clip of a “Pepe Le Pew” cartoon at the end of this post represent anything except extremely coercive, unwanted sexual contact? Pepe Le Pew cartoons … Continue reading →

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Text of Gene Nichol’s e-mail to faculty and staff upon his dismissal as President of William & Mary

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Ann Bartow

I don’t know anything about the merits of this situation, but the contents of the e-mail are stunning, and not in a good way. Via the Daily Press, by way of my friend and colleague Josie Brown. Dear Members of … Continue reading →

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“This Valentine’s Day say it with Beef”

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Ann Bartow

So says the Pig! Above is a scan of an advertisement from the print version of my local newspaper today, and beneath it a higher resolution version found on the Internets. I can only imagine what life is like outside … Continue reading →

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Violence Against Law Profs

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Ann Bartow

SSRN’s LSN Legal Educator e-mail notice from today included an abstract for a new article by Carol Parker of U. of Tennessee-Knoxville College of Law, nursing professor Sandra Thomas (also of UTK), and Dr. Helen Smith of violentkids.com. This article … Continue reading →

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“racism”

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Ann Bartow

That’s the title of this provocative essay at Scribble Pad.   The subtitle is: for the ignorant white person who comes to india (aka: why i’m wary of white criticism, aka: how you give other white people a bad name)

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“The anti-feminist politics behind the pornography that ’empowers’ women”

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Article with this title by Gail Dines and Robert Jensen here.

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Erin Buzuvis: “Reading the Pink Locker Room: On Football Culture and Title IX”

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Ann Bartow

Here’s the abstract: This Essay examines the protracted public controversy that erupted after local media reported on my comment to the University of Iowa regarding its decision to renovate the football stadium’s visiting team locker room entirely in pink. My … Continue reading →

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