Susan Bordo
Feminist philosopher and media maven specializing in U.S. politics and culture. Author of influential books on the female body, masculinity, Anne Boleyn, Hillary Clinton, Post-Trump politics, and TV.
During Women’s History Month, I’m reposting some older stacks celebrating the history of women’s contributions, both famous and overlooked. Often, television and movie fictions lead me to consider historical realities—in this case, a stack on “Lessons in Chemistry” became a week of research on women and science, and a tribute to Rosalind Franklin.
Deconstructing Elizabeth Zott, Part 2: How to Make a Woman Scientist Disappear
A MAGA classroom.
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In honor of Women’s History Month, I’ll be reposting some past stacks celebrating the accomplishments of women. This one is part of a series I did on Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” but it’s actually more about Simone de Beauvoir.
“Biggest-Grossing Movie Directed By a Man”