BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Girlboss
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Sex on Tuesday
JULY 18, 2023
Oversexualization as feminist empowerment
While its creators Sam Levinson, Reza Fahim and Tesfaye are most certainly to blame for steering “The Idol” in this direction, the show can also be classified as a symptom of a culture that has conflated oversexualization with feminism. Or at least a culture that has justified oversexualization with feminism.
Sex on Tuesday
JULY 18, 2023
Oversexualization as feminist empowerment
While its creators Sam Levinson, Reza Fahim and Tesfaye are most certainly to blame for steering “The Idol” in this direction, the show can also be classified as a symptom of a culture that has conflated oversexualization with feminism. Or at least a culture that has justified oversexualization with feminism.
Theater
MARCH 06, 2023
Broadway SF’s ‘Six’ radiates as vibrant, ‘girlboss’-inspired concert
If there ever was a pop concert in the 16th century, it would undeniably be what “Six” has brought to life on stage.
Theater
MARCH 06, 2023
Broadway SF’s ‘Six’ radiates as vibrant, ‘girlboss’-inspired concert
If there ever was a pop concert in the 16th century, it would undeniably be what “Six” has brought to life on stage.
Culture Shot
AUGUST 11, 2022
Hate the game, don’t hate the player: on girlbosses, gendered marketing, glorifying tech
The inherent humor of girlbosses lies in how their regurgitated and cliched truisms on how to live life and become successful women are steeped in whiteness.
Culture Shot
AUGUST 11, 2022
Hate the game, don’t hate the player: on girlbosses, gendered marketing, glorifying tech
The inherent humor of girlbosses lies in how their regurgitated and cliched truisms on how to live life and become successful women are steeped in whiteness.
College Life
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Quiz: Are you gaslight, gatekeep or girlboss?
"Gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss" is one of the latest internet memes which parodies every middle-aged mom's favorite statement of "live, laugh, love."
College Life
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Quiz: Are you gaslight, gatekeep or girlboss?
"Gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss" is one of the latest internet memes which parodies every middle-aged mom's favorite statement of "live, laugh, love."
Literature
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Sally Rooney’s ‘Beautiful World, Where Are You’: On loving, making art on the brink of societal rupture
The novel excels in the way it shifts focus from the individual and onto the relationship.
Literature
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Sally Rooney’s ‘Beautiful World, Where Are You’: On loving, making art on the brink of societal rupture
The novel excels in the way it shifts focus from the individual and onto the relationship.
Culture Shot
JULY 13, 2021
‘Legally Blonde’ turns 20: Cheers to Elle Woods, the true girl’s girl
Much like its protagonist, however, “Legally Blonde” is much smarter than it looks.
Culture Shot
JULY 13, 2021
‘Legally Blonde’ turns 20: Cheers to Elle Woods, the true girl’s girl
Much like its protagonist, however, “Legally Blonde” is much smarter than it looks.
Student Life
AUGUST 19, 2020
Berkeley Forum fall 2020 lineup includes scientists, media experts
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming election and national conversations about racism and justice, the Berkeley Forum has organized a lineup of a diverse range of professionals and experts to speak in fall 2020.
Student Life
AUGUST 19, 2020
Berkeley Forum fall 2020 lineup includes scientists, media experts
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming election and national conversations about racism and justice, the Berkeley Forum has organized a lineup of a diverse range of professionals and experts to speak in fall 2020.
