Category Archives: Feminism

“The Hunger Games,” Hollywood, and Fighting Fuck Toys

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

“The Hunger Games” is Hollywood’s wake-up call that female action hero movies can be successful if the protagonist is portrayed as a complex subject instead of a hyper-sexualized fighting fuck toy (FFT). In its first weekend, “The Hunger Games” grossed $155 million, making … Continue reading →

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Rush Limbaugh’s 20 Year War on Women

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

After Rush Limbaugh called Georgetown law school student Sandra Fluke a “slut” and a “prostitute” for believing that insurance should cover the cost of birth control, pundits on the right and left quickly pointed out that liberal media figures have … Continue reading →

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2012 Election Sexism Watch #9: Bachmann Pours Away Presidential Bid

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

How did we miss this one? Representative Michele Bachmann performed the comically gendered role of pouring water for all of the (male) Republican candidates and the (male) host at the start of the Republican Family Forum debate in Iowa this … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Public Service Announcement Blames Rape Victims

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

Rape reporting, prosecution, and conviction rates across the country are appallingly low, but it’s easier to get away with sexual assault in some places compared to others.  Pennsylvania is one of those places. In Pennsylvania, expert testimony isn’t allowed in the courtroom.  Instead, jurors frequently rely … Continue reading →

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2012 Election Sexism Watch #8: Bachmann Enters Stage to “Lyin’ Ass Bitch”

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Earlier this week, Michele Bachmann entered the set of Late Night With Jimmy Fallon accompanied by the musical musings of The Roots covering the Fishbone song, “Lyin’ Ass Bitch.”  Glenn Beck responded by calling Fallon a “despicable human being.” The Women’s Media Center noted that this gender slur was … Continue reading →

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“Hot Chicks of Occupy Wall Street”: Really?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

Demand #8 from the Occupy Wall Street list of demands is a call for a “gender equal rights amendment,” a good sign that OWS is thinking about inequality in all its various forms.  This sentiment seems to be lost on (supposedly) liberal … Continue reading →

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Election 2012 Sexism Watch #7: Manicure Alert

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

Michele Bachmann’s French manicure has created quite the chatter amongst bloggers and “news” organizations (see here , here, here, here, here, and here) who are debating whether the polish style is classy, tacky, or even worth discussing.  Hint: It’s not worth discussing any … Continue reading →

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Election 2012 Sexism Watch #5: Bachmann Denies Sexism

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

From The Factor, September 26, 2011: O’Reilly: “Do you think you’re being treated differently because you’re the only woman in the race?  Here you’ve got eight sweaty guys – they’re all sweaty – and then you’re there.  Are you being … Continue reading →

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Election 2012 Sexism Watch

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Commentators on both sides of the aisle have been quick to point out sexism directed at their own, while participating in sexist discussion of candidates running on an opposing ticket.  In the tradition of our coverage of the 2008 election, we’re … Continue reading →

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“Racist Pussy”: Gender Slurs from the Left

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

Gender slurs operate like racial slurs in that they are sex-specific put-downs…My biggest disappointment on the left is Jon Stewart, the host of the super-funny and informative The Daily Show. He uses “pussy” and “bitch” with some frequency, and mixes in misogynistic remarks with otherwise sharp political analysis. Continue reading →

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