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Ph.D.s and Pigtails

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Monthly Archives: February 2012

February 12, 2012

Polka Dots Reprised: Zooey Deschanel on SNL

by Kasey

I was already listening to She & Him this morning when Hulu notified me that I had a new episode of SNL to watch and none other than Zooey Deschanel was hosting. Good morning! Deschanel’s tendency to do funny voices and awkward physicality seem like a natural pairing for SNL. And right off the bat, … Continue reading →

February 8, 2012

Something to Say about Quinn Fabray (and Emma’s pamphlets)

by Kasey

Last year at the PCA/ACA Conference, I presented a paper about Rachel Berry and Glee‘s portrayal of gifted girls, specifically the way the show reifies the notion that adolescent girls who are high-achievers in academics or other areas have to choose between being socially acceptable or nurturing their abilities. I’m kind of frustrated to see … Continue reading →

February 1, 2012

I rock a lot of polka dots: New Girl and Girlieness

by Kasey

This weekend I went shoe shopping with my best friend. I squealed over one pair and asked, “Are these too girlie?” to which Emily replied, “Hi, have you met yourself?” At some point in the last few years I went from a tomboy to a girlie girl and a retro one at that. I bake, … Continue reading →

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Ph.D. in multicultural American literature. Research interests include girlhood, citizenship, transnational feminism, education, & media. In other words, I drink a lot of coffee and read big books & Teen Vogue.

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