Art by Madeline DuvallIn early August, hip-hop fans across the world stopped scrolling through their Instagram feeds when they realized the collaboration they craved was finally here. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion released a hit single called “WAP.”The women empowerment anthem quickly received backlash, revealing a sexual double standard in the music industry. … [Read more...] about Opinion: the Controversy Over (W)omen (A)nd Sexual (P)ower in WAP Must End
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Media Against Media Threatens Artistic Expression
Art by Sacha IrickWhen it comes to today’s media venues — such as social media, music, movies and television — there is no such thing as privacy or artistic freedom. As a reaction, misplaced responsibility and unlimited criticism have become prevalent among people around the world. Music and television are publicly censored based on aggressive language and … [Read more...] about Media Against Media Threatens Artistic Expression
LaBeouf Exemplifies Assault Double Standard
Art by Peau Porotesano When we think of double standards, the first things that might come to mind would be slut-shaming, weight scrutiny or inequality in the workforce. As important as those topics are to acknowledge, a different kind of double standard that has been seen in recent media also needs to be recognized: sexual assault. This double standard has been an … [Read more...] about LaBeouf Exemplifies Assault Double Standard
