Miss Representation

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Bitch HQ post by Mac Pogue on November 18, 2011 - 1:05pm; tagged All American Muslim, mansplainers, Miss Representation, Occupy Wall Street.

The blogs keep coming!

This week in awesome: Angela Davis writes at the Guardian about the possibilities of the Occupy movement...
...and Anna at Where Is Your Line talks about the depressing reality of rape culture at Occupy movements.
Andrea Plaid watches CNN's Black in America 4 and Miss Representation, and shares her dissappointment with both features on Racialicious.
Azra at Muslimah Media Watch takes a look at the new TLC show, All-American Muslim.
Dorothy Surrenders writes on why it's wrong it is to be publicly outed after watching Glee.
Samhita over at Feministing is starting a list of surefire signs you're dealing with a mansplainer (kind of like an Audobon Guide for d-bags).
Bitch contributor, current XO Jane blogger and all-around wonderful blogger s.e. smith takes the time to sit the internet down and detail why ou is not a feminist.
A great write-up on Barnard's "Meet Me at the Race Riot" panel featuring women of color zinesters is up on Mixed Blood Messages.

Tell us what you think, tell us what you're reading, or just say hi in the comments!

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Mom & Pop Culture: Serving Up a Feminist Parenting Perspective

Social Commentary post by Avital Norman N... on November 1, 2011 - 11:15am; tagged feminist parenting, kids, Miss Representation, Parenting, pop culture.

Whether in the form of advertisements, cartoons, books, food, or toys, pop culture is out there and is feeding a host of tropes and stereotypes that can heavily impact a developing mind. This series will take a look at where pop culture, parenting and feminism meet, as we explore the affects (whether outright & obvious or much more subtle) of media & marketing on children, and their families. I’ll also take a look at how pop culture promotes certain stereotypes of families, especially in so-called "reality" shows.

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Bitch Popaganda: Miss Representin' Edition

Audio post by Kelsey Wallace on October 21, 2011 - 3:03pm; tagged audio, Dexter, Miss Representation, podcasts.

Welcome back to another episode of Bitch Popaganda! Tune in as we review Miss Representation and discuss the sixth season of Dexter.

Links and transcript after the jump!

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Miss Representation is on TV Tonight!

TV post by Kelsey Wallace on October 20, 2011 - 12:24pm; tagged Miss Representation, OWN, representation, women in media.

Set those DVRs, because Miss Representation airs tonight on OWN at 9/8 central! The film, which explores the representations of women in the media and politics, is a must-watch for anyone who consumes media or cares about women (read: everyone). Check out the extended trailer for a sneak peek:

Miss Representation 8 min. Trailer 8/23/11 from Miss Representation on Vimeo.

Stay tuned to Bitch Radio too, because tomorrow's podcast will include our thoughts on the film!

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