The personal is political - publishable, too

Article Abstract:

Ms magazine, which began in the early 1970's, started as a personalized, reader-responsive magazine, and eventually became a source of revolutionary journalism and political organization. The dangers of counter-productive intimacy were avoided with practical reporting, and the women's movement was reinforced by the portrayal of issues relevant to women.

Evaluation, History, Ms. (Periodical)

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Bandwagons, women and cultural mythology

Article Abstract:

The American media's reinforcement of old myths about the vulnerability of women is an obstacle to women striving to be seen as they are. Women wrongdoers become the focus of public disdain, women in power are resented, and while cinematic portrayals of real women are scarce, women are beginning to act out the one-sided portrayals that are abundant.

Media coverage

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True confessions - my life as a white male

Article Abstract:

A former editor of the St. Paul Pioneer Press humorously recounts her experiences in trying to fit into the male dominated media world. She details her obsession with being business-like and her intolerance and eventual self-acceptance of feminine tendencies in women.

Personal narratives, Editors

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