‘Bull in a China Shop’ is kitsch, but in a good way
By virtue of blowing a thick layer of dust off important and oft-forgotten pages of history, yes, it is political by default.
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Tag Archives: femininity
FKA twigs’ ‘Magdalene’ is tragically beautiful tale of resilience, femininity
It would be a disservice to call Magdalene a breakup album. This isn’t a collection of songs that reckon with a lost lover.
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Not at your service
Off the Beat
I can’t remember the exact day I was first told to smile when I worked as a customer service representative in a pizzeria, but it quickly became routine. Throughout my job, I continued to deal with male customers who were disturbed by my naturally stoic resting face. They confused my natural facial expression with the idea that I am angry or upset.
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GRLwood’s ‘Daddy’ uses scream-pop to examine identity, queerness
GRLwood’s latest album, Daddy, features simple melodies, catchy bass lines and lyrics that will tickle your soul — then shatter it.
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Stripping down the myth of no-makeup makeup and social media
The insidious stereotype that women who wear visible makeup are deceptive still exists today, which goes to show that cosmetics hold deeply entrenched cultural meanings.
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