Books by Susan J. Douglas
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English
review 1: This book illustrates the conflicting ways women are portrayed in the media, and the (negative) impact it has on women's fight for equality. It's fairly anecdotal, sharing snippets from plotlines and news items to make a point. However, there are also statistics for a more scient...
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English
review 1: Douglas attempts to talk about the ways in which sexism still exists today but misses the point quite often when many of her points and examples are sexist in their own way. She continuously attacks traditional femininity while upholding portrayals of women who are more empowered...