You Can't Be Real: TV Images of Women
Why are TV depictions of women at odds with reality? Television is in the business of creating a false sense of need. If a woman is made to feel inadequate, she's more likely to purchase products that will bring her closer to the elusive image of perfection as seen on TV. How can women counteract this impulse?
Smart Women Make Up the Majority of Writing Team Behind 'Mad Men'
HBO's critically-acclaimed television series about sixties-era advertising executives has compelling female characters thanks to the show's mostly female writing staff -- a rarity in a male-dominated field
HBO's critically-acclaimed television series about sixties-era advertising executives has compelling female characters thanks to the show's mostly female writing staff -- a rarity in a male-dominated field
Portrayal of Women in Super Bowl Commercials
Thirty-second Super Bowl TV commercials cost millions to produce and millions to broadcast. But they have another less obvious cost - their portrayal of women and girls - and its impact on us all. The NOW Foundation rates and assesses the Super Bowl TV commercials based on these portrayals.
Thirty-second Super Bowl TV commercials cost millions to produce and millions to broadcast. But they have another less obvious cost - their portrayal of women and girls - and its impact on us all. The NOW Foundation rates and assesses the Super Bowl TV commercials based on these portrayals.
Bea Arthur Passes Away, But Issues Faced by 'Maude' Remain
Younger women may remember her as a Golden Girl, but Bea Arthur made her mark with 'Maude,' a series that tackled a number of highly charged topics such as abortion, birth control, depression, alcoholism, and feminism.
Younger women may remember her as a Golden Girl, but Bea Arthur made her mark with 'Maude,' a series that tackled a number of highly charged topics such as abortion, birth control, depression, alcoholism, and feminism.
BBC America Documentaries Look at Body Image
Girls, teens and women confront body image issues every day. With the U.S. premiere of five separate documentaries, BBC America explores Hollywood-style extreme weight loss, teenage obesity, breast enlargement, breast reduction, and gender identification through the eyes of a teen dealing with transsexuality.
Girls, teens and women confront body image issues every day. With the U.S. premiere of five separate documentaries, BBC America explores Hollywood-style extreme weight loss, teenage obesity, breast enlargement, breast reduction, and gender identification through the eyes of a teen dealing with transsexuality.
Anchorwomen: Reality vs. Reality TV
Fox TV creates a reality show around a model-turned-newscaster, and reopens a debate on gender bias behind the anchor desk.
Fox TV creates a reality show around a model-turned-newscaster, and reopens a debate on gender bias behind the anchor desk.
"Little Beauties" TV Show Sexualizes Six-Year-Olds
A TV show showcases "Little Beauties" - sexy-looking six-year-olds (with makeup and fake tans) who compete in child beauty pageants.
A TV show showcases "Little Beauties" - sexy-looking six-year-olds (with makeup and fake tans) who compete in child beauty pageants.
CNN Anchor Files Age Discrimination Suit
Former CNN anchor Marina Kolbe charges the network with age discrimination for letting her go.
Former CNN anchor Marina Kolbe charges the network with age discrimination for letting her go.
Jennifer Love Hewitt Loves Her Body
What's an actress to do when paparazzi take unflattering photos of her on vacation? Jennifer Love Hewitt fought back by stating that women need to love their shapely, curvy bodies.
What's an actress to do when paparazzi take unflattering photos of her on vacation? Jennifer Love Hewitt fought back by stating that women need to love their shapely, curvy bodies.