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In an article about Call Her Daddy, Alex Cooper sits on a hot pink chair and clutches a microphone in her left hand.

‘Call Her Daddy’: A Listener’s Perspective on the Show’s Success

Beyond its explicit language and raunchy content, Alexandra Cooper’s show has evolved into one of the most outstanding podcasts of all time — for good reason. …

September 1, 2023

A young girl sits cross legged on a couch, with a cat sitting next to her. She is looking at a computer held in her lap, which displays a blue web page with a stylized image of Virginia Woolf alongside the author's book "A Room of One's Own."

Virginia Woolf’s ‘A Room of One’s Own’ Is as Relevant Today as it Was in the 1920s

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

Though this novel was published almost a hundred years ago, its argument is still applicable today: creatives are not given the resources they need to thrive.…

March 10, 2023

An illustration of a mother and her young daughter for mother's day.

Top 10 Mothers in Film and TV To Celebrate Mother’s Day

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

These amazing moms show strength and resilience even during the most difficult times.…

April 29, 2022

In an article about feminist horror films, an illustration of a bloody woman crawling on the ground

4 Great Feminist Horror Movies You Should Definitely Watch

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

From compelling female leads to subversive views of sexuality and the body, this list offers terrifying films where the women are in charge.…

July 30, 2020

‘Motherland: Fort Salem’ Is Not Your Typical Witch Story

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

In this Freeform show about witches, you won't find long-nosed women cackling over cauldrons. Instead, you'll see soldiers fighting for their country.…

April 10, 2020

Are You a Bad Feminist for Enjoying Misogynistic Pop Culture?

Giselle Krachenfels, USC

Pop culture is full of problematic media, but finding pleasure in hip hop, 'The Bachelor' or 'The Lord of the Rings' doesn’t mean you can’t be critical.…

July 27, 2017

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