Author Archives: glnicol

Media Equality

Posted on April 15, 2011 by glnicol

I definitely agree with the argument that the path to equality in front of the camera will begin behind it – and I like to think that we’re getting there. As someone who may potentially work in the media industry,  … Continue reading →

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Teen Mom = Boob Job $ ??

Posted on April 1, 2011 by glnicol

The season finale of Teen Mom 2 aired this week and of course I was watching. Leah finally tied the knot, Chelsea celebrated her daughters first birthday without her baby daddy, Kailyn filed her custody agreement with Jo, and Jenelle…well … Continue reading →

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Angry White Rebel Guy

Posted on March 30, 2011 by glnicol

So I was minding my own business watching Jersey Shore (sad but true) with my TV on mute during commercials (guilty). I looked up from reading and saw an animated Eminem storming around with scantily clad women and then pushing … Continue reading →

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This Is What A Feminist Looks Like

Posted on March 15, 2011 by glnicol

One of my best friend’s Facebook statuses the other day was: “why are feminists always so ugly and annoying?” It received five “likes” and 8 comments, three of which were made by my friend in reply to the comments she … Continue reading →

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Gain Legs, Lose Pants.

Posted on February 10, 2011 by glnicol

I was a nanny this past summer for an eight-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl. They got along well, but the little girl’s brother knew how to push her buttons. I should probably mention that the little girl is a … Continue reading →

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Sexy, cleaning…man?

Posted on February 10, 2011 by glnicol

We talked to some length in class about cleaning and what is it that instills in women that this particular chore is their duty as opposed to men. I had thought about this issue around the time I signed up … Continue reading →

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