Tower of Sleep | "The name I chose is 'Enlightened Sexism' -- a term I adapted from Sut Jhally's and Justin Lewis's 'enlightened racism.' It is a new, subtle, sneaky form of sexism that seems to accept -- even celebrate -- female achievements on the surface, but is really about repudiating feminism and keeping women, especially young women, in their place."

"The name I chose is 'Enlightened Sexism' -- a term I adapted from Sut Jhally's and Justin Lewis's 'enlightened racism.' It is a new, subtle, sneaky form of sexism that seems to accept -- even celebrate -- female achievements on the surface, but is really about repudiating feminism and keeping women, especially young women, in their place."

Here is a good piece by Susan Douglas about her concept of “enlightened sexism.” Maybe you will find it useful? (I especially like the focus on workplace issues and how those are tied to cultural images.)

Important stuff.

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I especially like this part:...It’s funny - I was just reading this interview with Snooki...
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reason I advocate for free speech, this exact reason. If we didn’t have this PC bullshit, it’d be easier
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Important stuff.
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