How Britney Spears’ ‘Piece of Me’ Laid the Groundwork for Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’
Taylor Swift found herself in a somewhat similar position to Spears’ mid-2000s public scrutiny.…
What’s so Bad About Being a Fangirl?
From a young age, girls are made to feel much worse about their fandoms than boys are.…
Inside Andrew Tate’s Empire and His Audience of Young Men
He succeeded at captivating a fringe group of wannabe alpha-males — the question is, how?…
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.…
Why Are Female Video Game Characters Still Being Hypersexualized?
As these women continue to be clad in revealing outfits that add nothing to their personas, fans are demanding better representation for them.…
Is the Reverse Harem Trope a Hopelessly Outdated Thing of the Past?
Can the genre function as a way to empower female readers and viewers, or is it doomed to merely satisfy a power fantasy?…
The Disturbing Obsession With Billie Eilish’s Body Needs To End
The singer and her fashion choices have always faced criticism, but now the internet is objectifying her body.…
Bollywood Item Numbers Use Music to Bolster Misogyny
These musical numbers, which have little relevance to the plot, can be fun, but ultimately perpetuate debilitating social roles for women.…
Are You a Bad Feminist for Enjoying Misogynistic Pop Culture?
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.…
