Tag Archives: backlash
“Postfeminism” Backlash Flashback, 1998
Are you a “quintessentially self-absorbed postfeminist”? Continue reading
Rebecca Traister’s “Big Girls Don’t Cry”
Is this what the ’90s looked like? Continue reading
A ’90s Womanly Review of SATC2
Why is shallow sexcapading so gross when ladies do it? Continue reading
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Lady Gaga + Glee = 90s Woman
The speech in Glee from Kurt’s dad to Finn = very 90s woman. Continue reading
Men Under Attaaaaaaaaaack!
Our recent conversation about men who are freaked out / horrified / antagonized by Big Bad Feminism reminded me of how rampant this male anger against women-who-might-be-judging-them was in the 90s, as if that’s what feminism was all about: making men feel bad. Continue reading
“Woman’s Last Stand”
Woman’s Last Stand response to sexist Dodge ad. Continue reading
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WTF Is Up With This Year’s Super Bowl Commercials?
Super Bowl commercials are more sexist than ever. Bring back the boobies. Continue reading
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