Open Thread on Advertising and Body Image

markisadumbass

During my career as a media literacy expert, I have squirreled away a number of advertisements over the years that I think are great examples of how the media dictates how women (and men) are supposed look and feel. Below is an ad that ran a few years back for Candies perfume and shoes. … [Read more...]

Linda Bergthold: Too Fat to Be a Surgeon General?

surgeongennom

Another sad day in the life of accomplished women being scrutinized by the media for their size and not their smarts. When will the madness end? This piece adds an interesting perspective to the hefty and healthy debate. … [Read more...]

Black Booty Body Politics

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by Latoya Peterson at Racialicious.com Whose Pussy Is This? Now I have to ask this question Cuz you mothafuckas keep disrespectin' my shit In every line that your lame asses spit I'm forced to hear about my pussy That is always on sale A hot retail item wrapped in plastic for $12.99 And this shit is drastic Bcuz … [Read more...]