Author Archives: lejones1

Beyond White Trash and Gang Bangers: Men Making Media

Posted on April 26, 2011 by lejones1

A few months ago, I mentioned to an acquaintance that I would like to go to graduate school to develop media literacy and production programs for underprivileged teenage boys, and it really troubled her. Why, when I had spent so … Continue reading →

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This World is Bullshit: Fiona Apple and my feminist Click! moment

Posted on April 25, 2011 by lejones1

Christmas, 1996. I was eleven years old, and my parents gifted my very first CD: Fiona Apple’s Tidal. I will never forget sitting in the living room tearing the wrapping paper to get to the CD and leaving the rest … Continue reading →

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Kate Ravenscroft and the 16 Impacts of Sexual Assault

Posted on April 19, 2011 by lejones1

Kate Ravenscroft was raped last year. A few months later, inspired by an online campaign called “16 Days of Activism to End Gendered Violence,” she made the decision to go really public about her experience and share it with the … Continue reading →

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Just One of the Guys: Why Nicki Minaj is Bad for Women in Hip Hop

Posted on April 4, 2011 by lejones1

“I am not Jasmine. I am Aladdin.” -Nicki Minaj, “Roman’s Revenge” Nicki Minaj is undoubtedly the most successful female MC to come along in quite some time. She’s charismatic, beautiful, educated and talented. Her 2010 album Pink Friday has produced … Continue reading →

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You’re Doin’ It Wrong: Masculinity and Miller Lite

Posted on February 14, 2011 by lejones1

When it comes to marketing masculinity, the folks at Miller Lite have a lot of work to do. After all, the most memorable aspect of their product– the fact that it has fewer calories than regular beer– puts it at … Continue reading →

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He Was Mean and He Was Coarse and Unrefined.

Posted on February 13, 2011 by lejones1

He screams at you. He slams doors. He destroys property. He refuses to acknowledge your autonomy. He prevents you from interacting with your family and friends. When he is forced to interact with your loved ones, he is disrespectful and … Continue reading →

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