A clothing store in Sweden now features mannequins which represent the curvier (and more common) spectrum of the female figure. The reception of their decision is overwhelmingly positive. While I must comment on how the picture in the article appears to obscure the largest of the three mannequins in its photograph, I do believe this …
Category: feminism
Batgirl #12: A Feminist Critique of a Comic Book Cover
I have seen this cover from issue #12 of Batgirl circulating through Google+. Many praise its fine workmanship, and so do I. But despite the illustration’s virtues, I take issue with its approach. It’s about the characterization, you see. Image © Artgerm Observe Batgirl: hips swung forward, hand crossing her chin, eyes cast coyly askance …
This Week On Runicfire: Feb 25 – Mar 4
We kick off this week with a roundup of interesting links on Monday, regarding such diverse topics as the film industry, the use of the Wii in medecine, and the hardships Moroccan women face in the wake of a changing political economic climate. Wednesday’s post will touch on the art of superheroines, and how we …
Monday Links: Television Outshines Film, the Wii vs. Cancer, and the Rise of Rape in Morocco
I’d like to open this week at Runicfire with a collection of interesting links for your perusal. The Economist discusses how the Internet and economics is leading to a shrinking film industry and thriving television business. The Wii proves useful in combating fatigue in cancer patients through providing a source of low-intensity exercise. And Allison …
The Renaissance: Real and Reimagined
This is the first part of a series in which I discuss a portion of the research behind Rosaria of Venice, my forthcoming alternate-history novel, and other matters related to that research. If you like what you read, please keep an eye out for new updates, and tell your friends! There was a time, centuries …