Naomi Campbell and the idea of being a "bitch". - https://twitter.com/NicoKartel/status/1092923244276039680
This clip from an old interview with Barabra Walters, supermodel Naomi Campbell address the concept of her being called a "bitch". Instead of being offending by the term, which is used to demean women for being bossy and/or career-driven, Campbell embraces the term. She states that if she is remembered for being that word, at least she is hard-working and loyal as well.
Shuri from Black Panther and the Marvel Cinematic Universe -https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/2/20/17030266/black-panther-shuri-letitia-wright-best
Shuri from the MCU film Black Panther, highlights the change of how women are portrayed in media. Not only is she a character of color, but it is argued that she is the smartest character in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe (beating out Bruce Banner and Tony Stark).
Nancy Pelosi and being a "feisty grandma" - https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/the-people-love-a-feisty-grandma-so-nancy-pelosi-gave-them-one/2018/12/12/b2706b8e-fd7d-11e8-862a-b6a6f3ce8199_story.html?utm_term=.a85cbd59e04f
For Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, she recently became an internet meme. She has been called a "feisty grandma", due to the role that women are assigned as they age.
The Handmaid's Tale - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuWg6AyzETg
Taking on the iconic 18984 Ronald Reagan political campaign "Morning in America", the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale address how women are treated in the fictionalized world of Gilead. In the series, women are divided up based on their class and fertile status, reinforcing tradition gender stereotypes.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the SOTU address - https://twitter.com/thedemcoalition/status/1093240543029661697?s=12
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, House Representative from the 14th congressional district in New York, has been faced with criticism riddled with a condescending tone. After her appearance at the State of the Union address, many people criticized AOC for not smiling and not being warm enough, a common trope many young women hear.
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