Already 2 weeks down in 2014 – be strong and stick to those resolutions! Here’s what our speakers have been up to thus far in the new year. In the Memphis Flyer, Susan Douglas publishes a scathing condemnation of right-wing political spending. “Among the many visionary goals of our nation’s right wing — impoverish …
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“First he was creeped out, then decided it was a celebration“, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about being a meme… Rinku Sen writes “Do We Need Government to Fight Discrimination?” for Colorlines… Susan Douglas joins Melissa Harris-Perry on the MSNBC panal, “Back to the ‘Good Old Days’ of Mad Men“… Entrepreneur makes case for sustainable …
Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses “The Future of the Space Program” and “Manhattanhenge“… “Do Americans Really Have to Chose Between Health and Energy?” See the comment for Dr. Robert Bullard in the Huffington Post… Samhita Mukhopadhyay participated in the highly successful Women’s World: Breaking Ground… In These Times, features Susan J. Douglas – “Bachmann-Media …
Describing the new type of sexism (aka: Enlightened Sexism) as a wolf in sheep’s clothing, author Susan Douglas says the media “acknowledges and even celebrates that women have achieved full equality, insisting in fact that they have. Because women have reached full equality, it is ok and even funny to resurrect sexist images of women.” This, in turn, …
Susan Douglas tells us to stop blaming Betty Friedan. She is not responsible for our unhappiness. Read it here. Jessica Valenti says the world should toss out the term “virginity.” Read it here. Susan Douglas also discusses the media on NPR. Listen here. (Or read a review of her hit book “Enlightened Sexism” here. Stacy …
Susan Douglas‘ book “Enlightened Sexism” comes out today and has already received some great press! Ms. Magazine says ““Enlightened Sexism’ is a delightful read. Douglas had me laughing out loud as she made her irreverent but persuasive case against a popular culture that promises girls and women they can be whatever they want as long as …
Here’s a sneak peek at Susan Douglas’ new book “Enlightened Sexism” Starting with Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place and Ally McBeal in the 1990s and ending with Gossip Girl, Grey’s Anatomy and the 2008 presidential race, Enlightened Sexism chronicles the widening gap between the images of women in the mass media and the everyday lives …
Since school is back in session, maybe it’s time to get to know a few of our professors! Robert Bullard is the Ware Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Director of the Environmental Justice Resource Center at Clark Atlanta University. He’s also called the “father of environmental justice” and is the author of 15 books. Stephanie …