sexism in hollywood

A downtrodden Rachel Zegler in her snow white costume stands in front of a red background that reads "cancelled".

Modern Witch Hunts: Public Silencing of Women in Hollywood

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

The persistent undercurrent of patriarchal influence in Hollywood and the societal tendency to scrutinize successful women.…

December 3, 2023

In an article about Pamela Anderson, the actress wears a black suit and stands on a white carpet that reads "Baywatch Fall 2023 Campaign."

Pamela Anderson Takes Charge: ‘Baywatch’ and Female Exploitation in the Nineties

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

Pamela Anderson, like many other actresses, was valued exclusively for her good looks in the 1990s. Today, she has moved past appearances and is establishing herself as a powerful, intelligent woman.…

September 9, 2023

In an article about the Me Too movement a sticker on a sign post reads "However I dress, wherever I go, yes means yes and no means no."

Did #MeToo Really Work?

Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University

Six years after the birth of the movement, how does our culture respond to celebrities who have faced abuse allegations?…

June 13, 2023

An illustration of Britney Spears for an article about her push to end her conservatorship..

Britney Spears’ Push To End Her Conservatorship Highlights the Issue of Sexism in Hollywood

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

#FreeBritney is at its peak — and through it we see a woman trying to regain control of her life being met with corruption, sexism and abuse.…

July 7, 2021

The Emmy Nominations Are Out, and Once Again, I’m Disappointed

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Though the annual awards ceremony seeks to celebrate television's best, one look at the nominees suggests it's really just glorified gatekeeping. Why should media consumers rely on an oppressive institution to deem what is and…

August 9, 2020

Why Have the Oscars Only Nominated 5 Women for Best Director in 91 Years?

Abby Webb, Rice University

Year after year, the Academy proves itself ignorant of female-driven stories.…

January 22, 2020

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