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The Rise of Sexism in Indie Podcasts

Podcasts can be a fun, new way to express yourself online, but there are some who are taking it to the extreme.…

May 23, 2022

A screenshot from the 2007 television show "Californication," showing main character Hank Moody and two women.

How ‘Californication’ Glamorized the Lifestyle It Wanted To Condemn

The main character of the 2007 television show is a prime example of a tragic life story, yet he is praised by so-called 'alpha' males everywhere.…

December 27, 2021

An illustration of two people breaking through doors, each of which are meant to represent a gender and its norms that are being broken.

The Idea of the ‘Alpha Male’ Is Rife With Contradictions

Jake Sanders, Rhodes College

Gendered constraints have only become tighter for men since the ideology was introduced, and many are arguing for its end due to the damage it causes to self-perception.…

November 7, 2021

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The Rise of Sexism in Indie Podcasts

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