Gender and Sexism - Matthew Rozsa

Why ‘Ghostbusters 3’ Might Be Awesome

Sep 27, 2014 | Arts and Entertainment, Gender and Sexism, mic

Published: The Good Men Project (September 27, 2014)

If a female-led Ghostbusters 3 becomes a reality, what could that mean for future of female comedy writers, actors. and directors?

Recently, Bill Murray made entertainment headlines by listing his picks for the new line-up to spearhead the long-awaited Ghostbusters 3. The names included Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Linda Cardellini, and Emma Stone.... Read Original Article

Anita Sarkeesian & The Self-Dehumanization of a Generation

Sep 24, 2014 | Arts and Entertainment, Gender and Sexism, General Advice, Internet Culture, mic, Millennials

Published: The Good Men Project (September 24, 2014; republished on October 15, 2014)

The backlash against statements by gaming commentator Anita Sarkeesian has writer Matthew Rozsa questioning mob mentality in the digital world.

Before discussing the Anita Sarkeesian controversy – better known these days as “GamerGate” – I’d like to submit the following quote for your consideration, courtesy of one the acclaimed 1976 dark comedy Network:

“… this is no longer a nation of independent individuals.

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A Model’s Take on the Politics of Photoshop

Jul 21, 2014 | Arts and Entertainment, Gender and Sexism, General Advice, Liskula Cohen

Published: GirlieGirlArmy (July 21, 2014)

Liskula Cohen and Matt Rozsa

co-author: Liskula Cohen

It’s interesting that Photoshop has developed such a poor reputation. Over the past week it has already made national news twice – first in a controversy over whether InStyle Magazine excessively altered Zooey Deschanel’s appearance for their cover, and now thanks to a series of Bongo ads featuring Vanessa Hudgens which go out of their way to promote that they don’t use Photoshop.... Read Original Article

Watch As These Conservatives Recycle the World’s Worst Talking Point

Jan 21, 2014 | Conservativism, Democrats, Extremism, Gay Rights and Other LGBTQIA Issues, Gender and Sexism, mic, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Race and Racism, Republicans

Published: mic (January 21, 2014)

You’d think that conservatives, after being repeatedly humiliated for their insensitivity toward rape victims, would have learned to be careful when discussing the plight of the marginalized and oppressed.

For proof that this lesson has yet to take, let’s look at one of the right wing’s most obnoxious, entitled, and ill-informed rhetoric motifs: comparing liberal policies to American slavery.... Read Original Article

The Anti-Obamacare Ads Have Been Nothing But Fear-Mongering Drivel

Dec 4, 2013 | Conservativism, Elections, Elections - Other, Gender and Sexism, Health Care Reform, mic, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, President Obama, Republicans

Published: mic (December 4, 2013)

I’m not sure which prospect is more frightening: That Obamacare’s opponents are deliberately lying or that they believe their own bullshit.

This isn’t to say that the Affordable Care Act hasn’t had its hiccups. Certainly there is no excuse for the technical incompetence that has plagued the website since its launch or for the president’s dishonesty regarding whether Americans who preferred their current health insurance plans would be able to keep them.... Read Original Article

‘Family Guy’ Killed Brian, and Here’s Why That Was Brilliant

Nov 25, 2013 | Arts and Entertainment, Gender and Sexism, mic

Published: mic (November 25, 2013)

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