On the Record: Sexism and the City

Council should get serious about gender equality

"...just the tip of the iceberg in terms of sexism at City Hall? Fix the System..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News by Mary Tuma

The Austin Music Scene's Spectrum of Sexism

From sexual assault to all-female bills, women musicians face myriad issues in the live music capital

"...feared retaliation. Beyond those acts, however, the spectrum of sexism in the Austin music scene broadens considerably...."

Jan. 20, 2017 Music Feature by Libby Webster

Coverage of Clinton Hindered by Sexism

"...the candidacy of Hillary Clinton. One media mogul explained, "Sexism is less obnoxious than racism." Say what? We should..."

Feb. 18, 2008 Postmarks

'Retro-Feminist Sexism'?

"...his delicate sensibilities have been offended by this "retro-feminist sexism," and while I really don't want to explore all..."

March 31, 2008 Postmarks

Sexism Is Not Gender Specific

"...like The Vagina Monologues? I see this as retro-feminist sexism. I thought we'd moved past this crap, people. I..."

March 25, 2008 Postmarks

Rise of the Valkyrie

Kate Leth talks women in comics and fake geek girl phobia

"...in the first place. That's the kind of casual sexism that pervades the medium that Kate Leth loves...."

May 26, 2014 Books Post

The Legend of Molly Johnson

Australian period drama explores the frontier's racism and sexism

"...female identity in late 1800s Australia. Thematic undercurrents of sexism and racism come to the surface as the parallels..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Movie Review by Lina Fisher

Bombshell

Finding sympathy in Fox’s #MeToo moment by ignoring everything else about Fox

"...to lower the boom on Ailes (played with loathsome sexism and ample padding by John Lithgow) after getting fired..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Luv Doc: He Doesn't Fish

There is no legitimate excuse for racism, sexism, or supporting our demonstrably imbecilic president

"...that said, there is no legitimate excuse for racism, sexism, or supporting our demonstrably imbecilic president – not even..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Breaking In

Getting locked out of your house without keys has never been more dangerous

"...congratulating her for exceeding his expectations. But when this sexism turns uncomfortably sadistic in the movie’s home stretch, it..."

May 18, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Half Magic

Heather Graham turns director in empowerment comedy

"...it does little more than nibble on the ubiquitous sexism that women experience, without really chomping down on its..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Get Him to the Greek

Jonah Hill and Russell Brand make a well-matched odd couple, and their path to Hollywood is littered with the excesses of drugs and rock & roll.

"...the proceedings down for meager payoffs, and the rampant sexism and third-act moralizing about the value of monogamy and..."

June 4, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Volcano

"...references to the L.A. riots, Rodney King, racial inequality, sexism, the ineffectuality of the 911 system, and reams of..."

April 25, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fear of a Black Hat

"...Cundieff has a lot of fun explaining away their sexism as political rap (listen to his exposition on the..."

Aug. 5, 1994 Movie Review by Alvaro Rodriguez

City Hunter

"...simply on grounds of its rampant Sixties-inspired go-go boot sexism -- I kept waiting for David Niven or Peter..."

Sept. 3, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ladybugs

"...emerges, one who turns his old-school comedy of patented sexism upside-down when he gives his girls a feminist speech..."

April 3, 1992 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Tatum Report Depicts Bleak Conditions for Accountability at APD

Is meaningful reform to address bias, bigotry “aspirational at best”?

"...Lisa Tatum’s findings documents a pattern of racism and sexism that has permeated the department for years, and that..."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

How Negin Farsad Sees the World … and How You Should See It Too

Social justice comedian on her new book How To Make White People Laugh

"...wine slushies, but also more serious topics like Islamophobia, sexism, and bigotry...."

June 20, 2016 Arts Post by Mary Cantrell

Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story

The trailblazers fighting sexism and gravity in the film industry

"...The blatant sexism that stuntwomen face is, as one could predict, horrendous...."

Sept. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

SXSW Panel: Women’s Representation: Five Steps to Win Gender Parity

Wendy Davis on Clinton's loss and the prospect of future gains

"...in our progressive troupes we’ve got these problems [with sexism] and need to really push back against them. I..."

March 11, 2017 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma

Ripping the Shrew

The Rude Mechanicals Tear Into Shakespeare

"...was in 1988, and nobody ever brought up the sexism at all. We talked about Kate's journey and on..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

The Luv Doc: It’s Bad, and It’s Nationwide

Comfort is the turd in which the mushroom of ignorance grows

"...but I was still shocked at the amount of sexism/misogyny/racism/bizarre MAGA hat/QAnon type stuff getting casually tossed around. I..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Mid-Century

Ghostly goings-on in this short-term rental shocker

"...obliterate that the 1950s were an era of hideous sexism, and it's not changed that much for M.D. Alice..."

June 17, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fanny: The Right to Rock

Rocking reminder of the pioneering all-woman band

"...U.S., in addition to the “show us your tits” sexism of their time touring. Now in their senior years,..."

June 10, 2022 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Last Duel

Ridley Scott reinvents the historical drama through the lens of stardom

"...Kingdom of Heaven – an uncompromising period epic where sexism, politics, and proto-capitalism combine to soak medieval battlefields in..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Opinion: Dr. Jill Biden Earned the Title – and the Right to Determine Her Identity

For professional women whose expertise is so often questioned by men, "Dr." is an essential distinction

"...Truly, there's nothing quite like condescension to reveal the sexism and anger too often directed toward women with high-level..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Column by Christine Julien

To the Ends of the Earth

Japanese travel story captures the isolation of culture shock, with fear and levity

"...adventure, for her it’s a tiresome job filled with sexism, confusion, and fake smiles. On camera Yoko is vibrant..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

The High Note

Don't call it a comeback: Music industry dramedy plays everything safe.

"...one is trying, even though a clumsy aside about sexism, ageism, and racism in the music industry feels shoehorned..."

June 5, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A Good Woman Is Hard to Find

British revenge drama mixes grit and slick

"...being caught in a gang war, but the casual sexism and dismissiveness she faces by being a single mum..."

May 1, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Pat Blashill’s Elegant, Extreme Images of Lone Star Punk

Butthole Surfers and Big Boys’ heyday captured in Texas Is the Reason

"...you go to the women in the audience. It’s sexism, basically. You have to think about everyone who was..."

April 8, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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