Oh no, not another blog!
Don't run away just yet. I'm not going to tell you how to cook chicken noodle soup (and trust me, you do not want me to attempt that). And since you've made it this far (you typed the word "feminist" into your address bar, which means the word doesn't terrify you enough to avoid altogether), just bear with me for a moment while I try to explain.
Although I've tried blogging before, I couldn't make myself write-and upon reflection, I realized that that was because I didn't actually consistently think about the topics of my previous endeavors. Lucky for you, I DO consistently think about, how I- a 23 year old woman living in the 21st century with feminist ideals- can also reconcile those beliefs with such phenomenon as "The Girls Next Door" (a TV show about Hugh Hefner and his playmate girlfriends), "Knocked Up" (a dreadful "romantic comedy" about a woman who gets pregnant while single), and every Victoria's Secret catalog, fashion show or television commercial. And really I do feel that they need to be reconciled, as I spend a lot of time watching (and mildly enjoying) these shows and eating up the propaganda that I know I should be rebelling against!
This blog will explore the topic of pop culture-meets-feminism and ask questions about a. why there is such a divide between pop culture and the basic ideals of feminism (in many ways) and b. if, then, I consider myself to be a staunch feminist, how can I subject myself to all the popular crap in the world, AND LIKE IT?!
And if this is a problem for me, it must be a problem for others too! Hence, my shared musings.
If ever you read and feel the desire to comment, argue or discuss further, I'd love that! Please feel free to write a comment or send an email my way.
Until next time,
Sarah
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