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    Posts Tagged ‘violence’

    • Sex, Violence & Power: Lady Gaga and Beyonce do Thelma and Louise

      By Rachel Simmons | March 15th, 2010 | 18 comments

      Looking for a signpost of where pop feminism and girl power are living these days? The new music video, Telephone, is foot-tapping testament to the primacy of sex and aggression as compelling forms of female power.

      Tags: gender, Lady Gaga, media, sexuality, violence
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 18 Comments »

    • Lilly’s Blog: Why Jokes About Stalking Endanger Women & Girls

      By Lilly | February 22nd, 2010 | 1 comment

      I am sick of jokes and nonchalant comments about stalking! Jokes about stalking often mock victims’ reality that stalking is…

      Tags: gender, Lilly's Blog, violence
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 1 Comment »

    • Lilly’s Blog: Do Girls See Street Harassment as a Badge or a Battle Scar?

      By Rachel Simmons | February 2nd, 2010 | 9 comments

      When I first started being honked or whistled at, I was about ten years old. I’ve always been tall for…

      Tags: gender, Lilly's Blog, media, violence
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 9 Comments »

    • Rachel Hosts New PBS Show on Girls to Premiere December 30 at 8 pm

      By Rachel Simmons | December 28th, 2009 | 9 comments

      On December 30 at 8 pm, I will host “A Girl’s Life,” a new PBS show about girls. The show…

      Tags: A Girl's Life, body image, bullying, online drama, Parenting, Self-Esteem, violence
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 9 Comments »

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      In her final blog, guest blogger and high school senior Fiona Lowenstein reflects on the process of blogging and the readers who have helped her grow over the past two years.

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    • GirlTip #3: Does a Good Friend Play With You Every Day?

      May 5th, 2012

      In a first grade discussion of what makes a good friend, several girls said, “You play together every day.” Gently…

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