Tag Archives: sexism

  1. Laura Bates: “Enough is enough.”

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    March 31, 2014 by flyaway13

    It has been almost two years since I perused the blog “Everyday Sexism,” by Laura Bates. Though its messages were …
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  2. Male-bashing vs. Female-bashing

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    March 30, 2014 by flyaway13

    “U + Ur Hand,” by P!nk, is a song I love listening to when I’m angry. It makes me feel …
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  3. Sexism… & how it affects MALES

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    January 9, 2014 by flyaway13

    Sexism… & how it affects MALES I feel as though I have focused disproportionately on sexual discrimination and stereotypes directed …
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  4. Change… or not?

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    December 28, 2013 by flyaway13

    “Ads sell us more than products; they sell us values, concepts…” – Jean Killbourne, “Killing Us Softly” In your opinion, …
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  5. Another thought-provoking video

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    December 11, 2013 by flyaway13

    Another thought-provoking video This is an ad from Pantene. What do you think — is the point made in this …
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  6. Objectification of Women

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    December 11, 2013 by flyaway13

    Objectification of Women Here is another interesting video, from Jean Kilbourne (“Killing Us Softly”). Do you think this objectification occurs towards men …
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  7. My Two Cents

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    August 29, 2013 by flyaway13

    I feel obligated to make a post on the recent performance by Miley Cyrus at the VMAs.  In my opinion, …
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  8. Women in the Olympics

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    August 8, 2012 by flyaway13

    For some good news (in case you haven’t already heard of this courageous woman), please read the article below! http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/track/story/sarah-attar-makes-debut-for-saudi-arabia-women-800-meters-080812
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  9. Insulting commercial

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    July 19, 2012 by flyaway13

    This commercial by Carl’s Jr. has set a new standard for the world of derogatory, insulting, sexist advertising. I cannot …
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  10. “Killing Us Softly”

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    June 19, 2012 by flyaway13

    These videos are a small part of a series that I have heard about but never really investigated. However, after …
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