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New Wonder Woman Writer Speaks

November 14, 2014November 26, 2017Corrina Lawson5

New Wonder Woman writer Meredith Finch talks about her vision for the Amazon Princess.

Korra: Why You and Your Kids Should Be Watching

August 31, 2014November 23, 2017Rebecca Angel

The Legend of Korra brings quality and equality to entertainment for all ages.

Screening Twilight

August 23, 2014November 23, 2017Sophie Brown1

Screening Twilight takes a critical look at the saga and its place in the wider cultural landscape through a collection of academic essays.

Sketches From the Upcoming Wonder Woman Team

July 23, 2014November 26, 2017Corrina Lawson2

Pages from the new Wonder Woman team, set to debut in November. I’m not won over yet.

Fangasm: The Curious Case of The Supernatural Fangirl

June 21, 2014November 23, 2017Sophie Brown

Fangasm: Supernatural Fangirls is the story of two university professors, Lynn S. Zubernis and Katherine Larsen who also happen to be devoted Supernatural fans. The book follows them as they attend multiple conventions across the US and Canada, indulging in their passion whilst researching the subject with the intention of writing a book on fandom.

The Cliffs of Insanity: GeekOuts, Troll Hunts, and Feminism

May 9, 2014November 23, 2017Corrina Lawson2

Corrina has a little geekgasm this week and then dives into why strong female characters are considered so radical.

Why the Feminist Controversy Over Frozen Misses the Point

November 23, 2013November 24, 2017Cindy White95

The negative buzz surrounding Disney’s new animated film isn’t just off base, it may actually be detrimental to the promotion of feminism in Hollywood.

The Cliffs of Insanity: Wonder Woman

June 21, 2013November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson6

Wonder Woman’s appeal is as a feminist role model. Quit trying to alter that, DC Comics, and, start celebrating it instead.

The Cliffs of Insanity: Mommy Bloggers

April 26, 2013November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson2

So why is the term mommy blogger such a negative one? I take a look at our assumptions about things with gender labels. Plus, where you can find me dressed as Wonder Woman.

Picking A Nursery Theme: Just What Are Little Girls Made Of?

September 13, 2011GeekMom19

When dreaming about having a baby, the nursery in my mind was a neutral nirvana. A relaxing beige, neutral tones to complement, some kind of zoo theme. I wanted each baby to have the same room and choose their own interests when they moved up. Then I found out I was having a boy. We […]

How Can I Be a Feminist And Love George R.R. Martin’s Books?

August 31, 2011GeekMom35

Some of you may have heard about the newest controversy concerning George R. R. Martin’s fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, recently adapted for the screen on HBO under the first book’s title: A Game of Thrones. If not, you may read the original post on Tiger Beatdown, where writer Sady Doyle accuses […]

YouTube Geek: Say the Right Words

August 3, 2011GeekMom

If you’ve spent much time on YouTube lately, you’ve probably heard about VidCon, the great big vlogbrothers-organized convention for the amusement and edification of YouTubers that happened in Los Angeles last weekend. By all accounts, it was a smashing success, a rocking good time, and caused jealousy in the hearts of vloggers everywhere who were […]

To Cover Up Or Not To Cover Up

March 11, 2011Laura Grace Weldon12

Annie, who is working on her “proverbial” PhD in parenting, has been blogging about the dichotomy most of us know quite well. We live in a culture heavily tilted toward female sex appeal while at the same time public breastfeeding is deemed inappropriate. She writes, “Telling women to cover up and telling women to […]

Hyperbolic Crochet: The Intersection of Geometry, Feminine Handicraft, and Environmental Activism

February 1, 2011GeekMom

A mathematically precise model of a hyperbolic pane by Dr. Diana Taimina. Hyperbolic space is at your finger tips. A ball of yarn and a crochet hook are the only tools needed to make models of hyperbolic forms–once believed impossible to build. Created and curated by twin sisters Christine and Margaret Wertheim of The Institute […]

Twilight Week At GeekMom!

December 6, 2010Corrina Lawson4

With the release Eclipse on DVD on Saturday, we at GeekMom decided to take a look at the Twilight phenomenon. The immensely popular series has been incredibly polarizing among fandom. One side side, teen girls reading the series, which included my own a few years ago, see someone they can identify with in Bella and […]