- 1. How Sarah Baartman’s hips went from a symbol of exploitation to a source of empowerment for Black women
- (Feminism)
- ... – mocked and shamed in the West – was also described in advertisements as the “most correct and perfect specimen of her race.” The Baartman ideal Of course, Black women’s bodies vary; there is no monolithic ...
- Created on 20 August 2021
- 2. In South Korea, An Itty Bitty Emoji — And Fragile Male Egos — Caused A Huge Backlash Against Feminism
- (Feminism)
- ... — including celebrities — that have used the emoji in advertisements, photos, and other imagery, and have bombarded them with outraged comments, complaints, and even boycotts. These tactics appear to ...
- Created on 18 June 2021
- 3. Alicia Keys Continues Her Campaign For Greater Body Acceptance In New Video
- (Living)
- ... approach is a breath of fresh air at a time when most skincare marketing is focused on making women want to change their bodies. Common advertisements claim they can reverse aging, erase scars, or hid ...
- Created on 14 June 2021
- 4. A Tampon Commercial Was Pulled From The Air (For A Ridiculous Reason)
- (Feminism)
- ... a smiling woman, it didn’t come off in the patronizing way that tampon advertisements usually do. The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) got several complaints about the advertisement. ...
- Created on 13 August 2020
- 5. The Racist Origins Of Fatphobia
- (Feminism)
- ... were concerned, there was only one problem with these advertisements: they were rubbish. The bills promised a woman of epic proportions. Exhibiters in bustling European city centers had long been used ...
- Created on 10 October 2019
- 6. Instagram Is Taking Action Against Harmful Advertisements
- (Feminism)
- ... it's played in the increased pressure put on women through their app. The social media company announced yesterday that it would implement stronger regulations around advertisements through the app concerning ...
- Created on 19 September 2019
- 7. Historically, Dieting Has Always Been The Worst
- (Living)
- ... advertisements popping up telling women that one magic little pill could make them thin with zero side effects. But of course there were side effects! It’s a parasitic worm, people! One of the biggest ...
- Created on 08 August 2019
- 8. Sex Toy Company Sues MTA Over Rejected Ads To #DerailSexism
- (Sex)
- ... about sex, but not the pleasure behind it? In a statement posted on Wednesday, the MTA said: “The MTA's FAQs about its advertising policy clearly states that advertisements for sex toys or devices for ...
- Created on 19 June 2019
- 9. Dad Can Clean Up Too: U.K. Bans Harmful Gender Stereotypes In Advertisements
- (Feminism)
- A new rule barring representation of harmful gender-stereotypes within advertisements came into effect June 14th, in the U.K. The Commitees of Advertising Practice (CAP), the entity in charge of ...
- Created on 17 June 2019
- 10. What "Josie and the Pussycats" Taught Me About Capitalism, Government Mistrust, And Halter Top
- (Movies)
- ... new phenomenon in 2001, and it’s not a new phenomenon now. But with the rise of social media spon-con and “influencer” culture, we are constantly bombarded with cleverly disguised advertisements that might ...
- Created on 03 April 2019
- 11. Corita Kent Was A Pop-Art Pioneer—And A Catholic Nun
- (Arts)
- ... well-known today, she was covered widely in the 1960s and 1970s—she even appeared on the cover of Newsweek. The media latched onto the fact that these playful reimaginings of advertisements came from an ...
- Created on 11 March 2019
- 12. Victorian Advice For Dry January
- (Entertainment)
- ... cases, family members occasionally turned to quack remedies to cure their spouse or parent of their desire for alcohol. Advertisements for remedies could be quite appealing for those who were desperate. ...
- Created on 02 January 2019
- 13. "Thee Collected Cyanide Milkshake": The Comic That Reclaims Punk Rock for Femme
- (Books)
- ... It is at once laugh-out-loud funny, self-aware, and heart-warming. The majority of the collection consists of short strips (10 frames or under) and advertisements for fake obscene movies, goods, and services ...
- Created on 18 October 2018
- 14. Aphrodisiacs, Elixirs, And More Dubious Medicines Of The Victorian Era
- (Living)
- ... respected universities like St. Andrews in Scotland. The claims they made on behalf of their products were extraordinary. According to advertisements of the era, a restorative cordial or tonic could do ...
- Created on 29 August 2018
- 15. Lorna Simpson's Artwork Beautifully Explores The Complexity Of Black Hai
- (Arts)
- ... a poem made from phrases used in advertisements, we find the quote “A beautiful head of hair is never an accident,” and Simpson powerfully showcases that sentiment. Below we have a sample of images that ...
- Created on 11 June 2018
- 16. Fever Ray On "Plunge," Dating Apps, And Protecting Queer Se
- (Music)
- ... everything we thought would be fun to do, and it started to grow out from what we had collected. I was also very into personal ads, reading all these advertisements for finding other lonely people. I ...
- Created on 03 May 2018
- 17. Create Your Own Path: A Mighty Writers Essay
- (Living)
- ... now as an 8th grader? Yes. I still feel uncomfortable whenever I see beauty shows or advertisements. I always second-guess myself and I try to be a people-pleaser sometimes. Yet I’m going to therapy and ...
- Created on 06 March 2018
- 18. Victorian Verses To Reject Unwanted Valentines With
- (Books)
- ... the way, believe me, to Be beautiful for ever. Don’t credit the advertisements In paper or in serial, You cannot manufacture charms With ugly raw material. The next Valentine is a touch harsher—and ...
- Created on 14 February 2018
- 19. Australia Said "Yes" To Marriage Equality, But The Fight Isn't Over Y
- (Feminism)
- ... advertisements claimed same-sex marriage would lead to "radical gay sex" education in schools. One pamphlet compared gay relationships to the dysfunction of a seatbelt with two sides the same, reading ...
- Created on 17 November 2017
- 20. "Grandma Sleuth" Made Dollhouses Showing Crime Scenes — And Shaped The Field Of Forensic Investigatio
- (Living)
- On Friday, October 20th, The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum launched the exhibit Murder Is Her Hobby: Frances Glessner Lee and the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death. The ...
- Created on 24 October 2017
