All articles tagged with #misogyny
An opinion piece argues that blaming misogyny for Supergirl's underperformance is a simplistic, misleading narrative; with 59% of the audience male and 41% female, the film's failure is better explained by weak marketing and overall apathy, not an active male conspiracy, and suggests studios focus on better writing and direction instead of blaming 'invisible enemies'.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged expanding the under-16 social-media ban to curb exposure to pornography and the so‑called 'nudify' apps, saying algorithms push viewers toward extreme content and Nazi‑level propaganda; he described graphic harms seen in hospitals and sparked online shock and debate over online safety and media attention.
Olivia Rodrigo announced Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women charity festival in Irvine featuring an all‑star lineup including Stevie Nicks and Bikini Kill, with Rodrigo also set to perform. A TikTok comment by Cigarettes After Sex drummer Jacob Tomsky saying the band wouldn’t be there sparked fan backlash and accusations of misogyny; Tomsky later said the band would not be performing. Frontman Greg Gonzalez distanced himself from the remark, while Rodrigo has yet to respond publicly. The festival aims to benefit charities for women and girls and continues to generate debate about inclusivity in festival lineups.
A Montréal gunman killed three people, including a police officer and a civilian, and was killed by police; another female officer was wounded. He left a roughly 100-page manifesto praising the incel movement and expressing hatred of women, prompting shock in the neighborhood.
Olivia Wilde addressed online critics who said a red-carpet photo made her look “sick” or “like a dead body,” insisting the image was taken from a bad angle and isn’t how she actually looks. She discussed the moment on Call Her Daddy, highlighted the internet’s tendency to body-shame women, and noted her friends helped keep things light as the viral chatter spread.
Season 3 uses Euphoria’s money‑obsessed world to critique the online attention economy that monetizes female sexuality and outrage, with Cassie and Rue chasing OnlyFans and wealth as parallels to Andrew Tate and Bonnie Blue, while the show questions whether empowerment can exist in a system that rewards controversy; a meta‑reflection on media and Gen Z culture, with the finale airing May 31 (US/Australia) and June 1 (UK).
A 2016 Journal of Counseling Psychology analysis of 78 studies (nearly 20,000 participants) found men who subscribe to rigid masculine norms and misogynistic attitudes—such as exerting power over women or Playboy-like behaviors—are more likely to report poorer mental health and are less likely to seek treatment, though causality isn’t established. The findings suggest these harmful norms affect men and highlight the need to rethink upbringing to reduce domination beliefs.
Olivia Rodrigo's baby-doll dresses drew mass online criticism accusing the look of infantilizing and sexualizing the 23-year-old pop star. The piece argues the backlash reflects misogyny and potentially bot-driven campaigns, highlighting Rodrigo's fashion history and references to punk-era icons while noting there is no confirmed bot attack; it frames fashion as self-expression amid unrealistic standards placed on young women in music.
Blake Lively faced online backlash after a viral Met Gala clip appeared to show her telling staff how to position her train, with critics labeling it 'bossy' and mean. Defenders argued she was simply directing the people hired to help with the dress, noting misogyny in the reaction and that a man would likely be praised for similar behavior. Lively had just settled a lawsuit with It Ends with Us costar/director Justin Baldoni hours earlier, and she wore an archival Versace gown inspired by 18th‑century Rococo on the Costume Art-themed night.
Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s former chief people officer, says the viral kiss-cam moment with the CEO derailed her career, leaving her unable to find a job eight months after resigning and fueling a public debate on misogyny and online harassment.
Daryl Hannah published a New York Times guest essay criticizing FX’s limited series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette for depicting her as a coke-snorting adversary, calling the portrayal false and misogynistic; she denies cocaine use and other alleged actions, and warns that dramatization can harm real lives even as the show draws record streaming numbers.
Daryl Hannah writes in a New York Times op-ed that FX’s Love Story misrepresents her life and perpetuates misogyny, noting she wasn’t consulted, has received hostile messages from viewers, and arguing that online lies endure long after publication, shaping public perception of a real person.
Daryl Hannah wrote an essay in the New York Times accusing Ryan Murphy's Love Story of exploiting tragedy and portraying her in a false, misogynistic light, arguing the character is not an accurate depiction and that the portrayal fuels gendered stereotypes; she says she has received hostile messages, while JFK Jr.'s family has criticized the show; producers defend the project, and despite the controversy the series set a Disney streaming record with 25 million hours viewed for its first five episodes, becoming FX's most-watched limited series to date.
Tim Teeman reviews Alex Lin’s Chinese Republicans at Roundabout’s Laura Pels Theater, a 2019-set satire about four Chinese American women in banking who form an affinity group to navigate racism, sexism, and the grind of climbing the corporate ladder; though the cast delivers sharp, quotable exchanges, the play remains disappointingly straight, letting ambition overpower nuance, and ends on a resonant note about white patriarchy reasserting itself.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologized after describing sexual abuse survivor Grace Tame, a 2021 Australian of the Year, as 'difficult' during a rapid-fire quiz; Tame called the remark misogynistic and rejected the apology, highlighting ongoing debate over respectful language toward women in politics.