Media Mindfulness

An interesting review of some current arguments about the state of feminism. I’ve been somewhat intrigued by “postfeminsim,” not because I agree with it, but because it traffics in the same language as “postirony.” In other words, when young women where T-shirts with “babe” or hot pants with crude sexual language printed on their butt, […]

The colors say it all. I don’t think this drink is designed for swanky adults. For the media literate, the image of the woman in the background also says plenty.
A booze buzz for teenyboppers? - Addictions - MSNBC.com:
With prom season and all its attendant hazards around the corner, some law enforcers and health advocates are […]

The American Psychology Association has issued a report from its task force on the sexualization of girls. I found it to be balanced and was impressed that even though media contribute negatively to the objectification and sexualization of girls, the study also identified other ambient and environmental factors. Furthermore, it recommends (see quote below) media […]