Tag Archives: pop culture

Is Passing the Bechdel Test Enough?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by J. Sevick

The Bechdel test is a simple series of questions designed to test a film for its basic level of female participation—1. Are there two named/speaking women? 2. Do they talk to each other? 3. About something other than men/a man? … Continue reading →

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Why I Hate the Idea of the Friendzone

Posted on August 28, 2014 by J. Sevick

Here’s why I hate the whole “men are only friends with women to have sex with them” idea—even if it’s true, which it shouldn’t be: Because it reduces a woman’s value as a person to sex. You can’t possibly want … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Tiny Slights

Posted on August 1, 2014 by J. Sevick

I understand the desire to just ignore politics and social issues. For most of my life, I was completely ignorant of just how deep issues like racism and sexism ran in our society—part of the privilege of belonging to the … Continue reading →

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When You Like Problematic Things: As a Consumer

Posted on April 28, 2014 by J. Sevick

For a very long time, really too long a time, I knew nothing of the world. I still don’t know much, but I have learned a lot in the last couple years. In fact, I think I’ve learned more after … Continue reading →

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