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As the world changes, misogynists dig in their heels: Institutional change and individual misogyny in 'Ink Master'

As the world changes, misogynists dig in their heels: Institutional change and individual misogyny in 'Ink Master'

The female form when presented in a manner that is not for the explicit purpose of male consumption is disgusting to insecure men. But perhaps this ‘disgust’ is a cover for their true reaction: fear. To those who prefer to see us as inferior, one-dimensional, and seek to supress us, to be confronted with the complexities and depth of women and queer people, capable far beyond our patriarchally-assigned role, is nothing short of terrifying.

By Elio Wilder (they/them)

Diversity and Inclusion in Netflix’s Bridgerton: A Hit or a Miss?

Diversity and Inclusion in Netflix’s Bridgerton: A Hit or a Miss?

Is the show’s diversity and inclusion representation fair and sufficient, or does it need significant improvement?  

By Tatiana Parkhomova (she/her)

The Fetishisation of Male Aggression in Young Adult Media

The Fetishisation of Male Aggression in Young Adult Media

“It makes us question, therefore, if we are constantly centring male aggression with romantic love, how this is affecting the expectations of what a ‘healthy’ relationship should look like, as well as the behaviours that should be accepted by women.”

By Maggie Mackenzie (she/her)

From ‘Wifey’ to ‘Villain’: Reviewing the Bachelor Binary

From ‘Wifey’ to ‘Villain’: Reviewing the Bachelor Binary

“I wonder if we will ever see a type of mainstream reality TV that doesn’t regress back to archaic stereotypes which reduce women to mere caricatures.”

By Miranda Park (she/her)

Body Positivity and Neutrality on Film: Does It Exist?

Body Positivity and Neutrality on Film: Does It Exist?

“Do these films, perhaps, tap into long withstanding notions that women should be primarily concerned with how we look, even in stories that claim to teach us otherwise?”

By Bridget Gibbs (she/they)