Category Archives: consumer
Dove Does Not Give A Shit About Whether Or Not You Feel Beautiful
There’s been a lot of conversation online (and offline) about the new Dove campaign. But the reality is, it isn’t subverting the paradigm. It’s a part of the paradigm. I’ll … Continue reading
Nothing shocking: A look at the latest Victoria’s Secret controversy
Any feminist worth their salt has no doubt seen at least one mention of the latest Victoria’s Secret dust-up. This time, the retailer has struck the ire of conservatives and … Continue reading
So many sexist ads and products… so little time
Have you checked out the Tired Marketing Fail series over on The Tired Feminist? In it I highlight sexist products and ad campaigns that I — or my readers — … Continue reading
Panty raid: Spiderman and princess underpants for ALL!
Now this particular TMF: Tired Marketing Fail hits closer to home than most because Andrea Shindeldecker of Oak Park, Illinois is a mom after my own heart. You see, her … Continue reading
The SCS Gift Guide for Bad-ass Girls (and Boys, too)
Perhaps it is the natural out-growth of keeping an eagle-eye out for Tired Marketing Fails or it is just the nature of being a feminist parent, but I find shopping … Continue reading
Feminist Files: The Twinkie defense
You want a Pepsi Blue with that? It was inevitable, I guess. Now that the First Lady’s socialist plot to get America’s kids to eat healthier foods and exercise more … Continue reading
Waiting for Norma Rae
As anxious shoppers trekked from the warmth of their homes for Black Friday deals, at Walmarts across the country workers seized the day to strike for fair wages and fair … Continue reading
Black Friday: Friend or foe?
With all the ranting this way and that about stores opening for Black Friday sales on Thanksgiving day, I got to wondering how you feel about all this. Is Black … Continue reading
Feminist Files: All these things that are done…
Pro-death: If you haven’t already heard, 31-year old Savita Halappanavardied in an Irish hospital last week because doctors refused to perform a life-saving abortion. She was already having a miscarriage. … Continue reading
This Christmas… how about no sexist toys?
I admit, I’m running a bit late on a Tired Marketing FAIL post on sexist holiday ads/toys, but perhaps this post is like a Christmas present — the thought that … Continue reading
