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The Rise of Female Rage Fiction

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In the last few years, the term “female rage fiction,” or “feminist rage fiction,” has been coined by bookstores, book clubs, and readers worldwide to…
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Behind Blonde – The Exploitation and Trauma of Marylin Monroe

Andrew Dominik’s Blonde has been making controversial headlines since its initial announcement. Upon release, the internet has made an uproarious rejection of Hollywood’s poor reflection…
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How Cisnormative Beauty Standards Affect Transgender and Nonbinary Mental Health

The beauty industry is one of the biggest capitalist industries in the world, estimated at over 500 billion dollars. The market is expected to grow 5.86%…
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Character Contexts – Diversity in Casting Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Diverse casting in previously predominantly white ensembles creates an entirely different context for the characters. This article discusses its effects through Moulin Rouge! The Musical.…
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From Never Have I Ever to Turning Red: The Relationship Between a Mother and a Daughter in Asian Media

The relationship between mother and daughter has been heavily prevalent in films and television series focusing on Asian families; here are some examples from the…
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What are the Struggles of Women in the Music and Entertainment Industry?

The power of music and songwriting has the potential to inspire and empower their listeners. On the other hand, women in music and entertainment face…
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How is White Feminism Impacting the Feminist Movement?

The rise in feminist films has been steady in the past decade. Hollywood is producing more female-driven movies, and women are also taking the lead…
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The Whitewashing of Ballet: More Than a Taffeta Tutu

Ballet: an elegant style of dance that emphasizes the beauty of lines and effortlessness. The most gifted ballet dancer will make you think you too…
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How Does ‘The Batman’ Take Fake Woke and Turn It Into Social Critique?

The Batman initial critic reception before it reached the general audience was astoundingly positive, even at one point garnering a 96% fresh rating on RottenTomatoes.…
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Why Is The Movie The Lost Daughter Important

A statistic back in 2019, before the world knew of Coronavirus and the dark theater filled with people and the smell of popcorn was just…
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