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Post-Feminism For Children: Feminism ‘Repackaged’ In The Bratz Films, Sarah Anna Becker, Danielle Thomas, Michael R. Cope Apr 2016

Post-Feminism For Children: Feminism ‘Repackaged’ In The Bratz Films, Sarah Anna Becker, Danielle Thomas, Michael R. Cope

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After their release in 2001, Bratz dolls carved into Barbie’s previously monopolistic share of teen doll sales. Amidst their growing popularity, cultural critics expressed a host of concerns about Bratz dolls, especially over how they sexualize youth, but the line grew to include a host of products like costumes, makeup kits, games, books, clothing, and movies. It also inspired new, similar doll lines from other toy companies. In this article, we situate the Bratz’s popularity in a specific cultural moment tied to the history of modern feminism. We use a content analysis of the Bratz movie series to explore the …


Review Of The Culture Of Defeat : On National Trauma, Mourning, And Recovery, Michael F. Russo Apr 2003

Review Of The Culture Of Defeat : On National Trauma, Mourning, And Recovery, Michael F. Russo

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Review Of The Butcher's Tale: Murder And Anti-Semitism In A German Town, Michael F. Russo Jul 2002

Review Of The Butcher's Tale: Murder And Anti-Semitism In A German Town, Michael F. Russo

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