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An ever-growing group of folks committed to the mission of calling out, challenging, celebrating, and critiquing the popular. Check out their works:
A well-researched, oft-cited report examining popular culture's role in promoting a hypersexual adolescent girl trope.
An articulation of progressive feminist visions by scholar-activists of color who came of age as a part of the Hip Hop generation.
In addition to the posts, check out her recommended blogs and links!