misogyny pop culture

For an article about "Piece of Me" by Britney Spears and "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift, three photos of blonde hair Britney with her left hand up are in the bottom row. three photos of blonde Taylor on the top (upper left corner with mascara running, middle in action smashing a car hood, on right yelling with a kitchen knife in hand). In the top right corner, text in bright yellow letters, "Pop Idols Off the Deep End!" On the bottom a pink better with yellow text, "Bank Space Breaks Records. Piece of Me Breaks Britney."

How Britney Spears’ ‘Piece of Me’ Laid the Groundwork for Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Taylor Swift found herself in a somewhat similar position to Spears’ mid-2000s public scrutiny.…

November 15, 2023

In an article about being a fangirl, a female fan and a male fan stand next to each other across a torn background.

What’s so Bad About Being a Fangirl?

Olivia Madrid, Florida State University

From a young age, girls are made to feel much worse about their fandoms than boys are.…

May 6, 2023

The Dynamic Rerelease of Taylor Swift’s ‘All Too Well’

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

The singer-songwriter finally released the 10-minute version of her beloved song, which provides a candid look at one of her past relationships.…

November 22, 2021

‘Jennifer’s Body’ Is Finally Getting the Recognition It Deserves

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

For Gen Z, it’s hard to imagine a time when the comedy-horror film wasn’t a cultural phenomenon, but it’s taken a long time for it to get to where it is today.…

November 9, 2021

An illustration of a girl in distress reading hateful comments on her laptop screen in an article about Olivia Rodrigo and why society often hates young women who express their emotions.

The Olivia Rodrigo Hate Train

Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh

The patronizing criticisms of many female pop stars demonstrate a consistent theme: We really love to loath young women, don’t we?…

June 23, 2021

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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