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<![CDATA[The Anthropology of Girlhood]]>525190a6-db15-5237-9647-de869fd456a7Wed, 31 May 2023 17:57:15 +0000Captivate.fmAnthropology of Girlhoodhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/cd9bb07b-14a6-4302-9080-d98229251039/album-art.jpgThe Anthropology of GirlhoodAnthropology of GirlhoodAnthropology of GirlhoodCultural commentary of Girlhood by a couple of folx who had a weird onehttps://twitter.com/Anthro267noepisodic

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nopodcastLilo and StitchLilo and StitchThis week's movie, Lilo and Stitch marks the last gasp of the 90s renaissance of Disney hand-animation, and it's a departure from that model in so many ways, not the least of which is the great noses. We also talk about the impact of white tourism on Hawai'i, the T4T relationship that is Jumba and Pleakley, and our most autistic main character to date.

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]]>This week's movie, Lilo and Stitch marks the last gasp of the 90s renaissance of Disney hand-animation, and it's a departure from that model in so many ways, not the least of which is the great noses. We also talk about the impact of white tourism on Hawai'i, the T4T relationship that is Jumba and Pleakley, and our most autistic main character to date.

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]]>dcf73254-796e-4a17-9c05-01bf0562d675Fri, 12 May 2023 08:47:00 -040039:12yesfull2102102Anthropology of GirlhoodMulanMulanWe're back with another Disney classic, 1998's Mulan. Following this fan favorite film, we take a look at the complexity of gender, familial expectations, and guardian dragons.

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]]>We're back with another Disney classic, 1998's Mulan. Following this fan favorite film, we take a look at the complexity of gender, familial expectations, and guardian dragons.

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]]>db65b331-22ba-4d36-835d-50917da06203Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:54:00 -040044:35nofull29292Anthropology of GirlhoodPocahantasPocahantasIt's the dawn of the 17th century and we're on our way to colonize and disrupt some perfectly happy native folks. Despite the colonialism, this was better than expected. We discuss how cultures trick young men into throwing away their lives, the central myths of colonialism and genocide, and also some pretty trees and colors we liked a lot.

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]]>It's the dawn of the 17th century and we're on our way to colonize and disrupt some perfectly happy native folks. Despite the colonialism, this was better than expected. We discuss how cultures trick young men into throwing away their lives, the central myths of colonialism and genocide, and also some pretty trees and colors we liked a lot.

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]]>8bdefe74-ca37-4f9b-8286-46f4962214f5Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:30:00 -040045:41yesfull28282Anthropology of GirlhoodDisney SlumpDisney SlumpWe're coming in hot with all the wild and crazy times that the early 2000s brought us! Today We're talking about Disney Classics such as Tarzan, Emperor's New Groove, Atlantis, and Treasure Planet. If awkward misfits and their eclectic friends are your thing then you are in for a treat!

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]]>We're coming in hot with all the wild and crazy times that the early 2000s brought us! Today We're talking about Disney Classics such as Tarzan, Emperor's New Groove, Atlantis, and Treasure Planet. If awkward misfits and their eclectic friends are your thing then you are in for a treat!

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]]>edd65b0e-fd05-4635-9530-ce8fff05432bFri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -040001:46:24nofull27272Anthropology of GirlhoodBeauty and the BeastBeauty and the BeastWe're deep in the Disney Renaissance now with Beauty and the Beast from 1991. It's a beautiful journey through the world of blatant anachronism, actual on-screen love, and a detailed discussion of who is and is not autistic.

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]]>We're deep in the Disney Renaissance now with Beauty and the Beast from 1991. It's a beautiful journey through the world of blatant anachronism, actual on-screen love, and a detailed discussion of who is and is not autistic.

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]]>f59df328-957d-4d42-86a8-f3d46571d6b2Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:36:00 -040040:03yesfull26262Anthropology of GirlhoodDisney RenaissanceDisney RenaissanceWe're hitting the 90's with a bang! As Disney starts to figure out what works for them and gets a powerhouse of creative minds together, we end up with a plethora of great animated films. We're taking a look at Aladdin, Lion King, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Hercules.

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]]>We're hitting the 90's with a bang! As Disney starts to figure out what works for them and gets a powerhouse of creative minds together, we end up with a plethora of great animated films. We're taking a look at Aladdin, Lion King, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Hercules.

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]]>fdee6cd5-800a-483f-9a74-3e2acb2e5ffdFri, 03 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -040001:46:24yesfull25252Anthropology of GirlhoodLittle MermaidLittle MermaidThis week we're talking about the first of the film that sparked the 90's Disney renaissance--Little Mermaid. This one is full of AoG classic hits--authoritarian parenting, abandoning platonic relationships for romantic ones, and weird body issues. Also some new hotness like serious trans vibes, having six older sisters, and who's the hottest Disney prince.

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]]>This week we're talking about the first of the film that sparked the 90's Disney renaissance--Little Mermaid. This one is full of AoG classic hits--authoritarian parenting, abandoning platonic relationships for romantic ones, and weird body issues. Also some new hotness like serious trans vibes, having six older sisters, and who's the hottest Disney prince.

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]]>1e3e4d22-a62f-4413-80da-a3d4708a89d6Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -040046:18yesfull24242Anthropology of GirlhoodSilver Age of DisneySilver Age of DisneyWe're back with another anthology episode looking at the Silver Age of Disney starting in the 1960's and spanning to the early 80's. We're looking at found families, beauty standards, and testing how many times you can reuse the same animation until someone notices. In this episode we talk about 101 Dalmatians, Jungle Book, Aristocats, Robin Hood, Rescuers, and The Great Mouse Detective.

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]]>We're back with another anthology episode looking at the Silver Age of Disney starting in the 1960's and spanning to the early 80's. We're looking at found families, beauty standards, and testing how many times you can reuse the same animation until someone notices. In this episode we talk about 101 Dalmatians, Jungle Book, Aristocats, Robin Hood, Rescuers, and The Great Mouse Detective.

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]]>31fff0ae-7467-4696-ab9c-6b2735fa9dd7Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:40:00 -040055:15yesfull23232Anthropology of GirlhoodPrincessesPrincessesThis week we're laying more foundation for our talk about Disney animation, and in this one we're talking about the cement itself--the material that built that house of Disney--the original princess movies (plus Alice in Wonderland). We talk about the inherent racism in noses, the unexpected Tolkien influence, and how we wish we had mice to make us dresses.

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]]>This week we're laying more foundation for our talk about Disney animation, and in this one we're talking about the cement itself--the material that built that house of Disney--the original princess movies (plus Alice in Wonderland). We talk about the inherent racism in noses, the unexpected Tolkien influence, and how we wish we had mice to make us dresses.

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]]>d703bf5e-d2e6-4164-af6a-cf7cd1e63b02Fri, 20 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -040037:23yesfull22222Anthropology of GirlhoodDisney Early YearsDisney Early YearsWelcome to season two! We're spending this year looking at animate films so we had to start off with Disney! This first episode is a start of a few anthology episodes where we look at the history and cultural influences that helped build up Disney into the monster it is today!

This first Episode we're looking at the beginning, and looking at Pinocchio, Dumbo, Bambi, Peter Pan, and Lady and the Tramp.

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]]>Welcome to season two! We're spending this year looking at animate films so we had to start off with Disney! This first episode is a start of a few anthology episodes where we look at the history and cultural influences that helped build up Disney into the monster it is today!

This first Episode we're looking at the beginning, and looking at Pinocchio, Dumbo, Bambi, Peter Pan, and Lady and the Tramp.

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]]>ac9b4eeb-e824-49fa-869f-1948ef226a50Mon, 09 Jan 2023 19:23:00 -040001:03:08yesfull11Anthropology of GirlhoodFry Bits 2022Fry Bits 2022Here's year-end holiday bonus for you! This is a compilation of never-before-heard cut bits & stories from the last year and change of making the show. If this isn't your cup of tea, we love you and happy holidays. We'll see you in the new year when we talk about animation & Disney.

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]]>Here's year-end holiday bonus for you! This is a compilation of never-before-heard cut bits & stories from the last year and change of making the show. If this isn't your cup of tea, we love you and happy holidays. We'll see you in the new year when we talk about animation & Disney.

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]]>4b39bfbe-a88b-4cfb-8426-3d2846910d81Fri, 30 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -040001:50:52nofull1431431Anthropology of GirlhoodMiracle on 34th StreetMiracle on 34th StreetIn the spirit of the holiday season, we're discussing both versions of the Christmas classic -- Miracle on 34th Street, one of the great Christmas movies of all time. We discuss the nature of Christmas & its relation to Christianity, encouraging whimsy without lying to your kids, and of course labor relations.

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]]>In the spirit of the holiday season, we're discussing both versions of the Christmas classic -- Miracle on 34th Street, one of the great Christmas movies of all time. We discuss the nature of Christmas & its relation to Christianity, encouraging whimsy without lying to your kids, and of course labor relations.

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]]>fa58f867-3b45-4af0-988b-550d9634ffb2Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:34:00 -040040:06yesfull1421421Anthropology of GirlhoodHarry Potter (1&2)Harry Potter (1&2)We've got a big one for y'all this week. The Troubling Titan of millennial childhoods everywhere is certainly not less troubling when converted to film, even by the whimsy-filled hands of director Chris Columbus. We talk about stupid fantasy sports, stupid fantasy school policy, and lots and lots of stupid fantasy racism.

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]]>We've got a big one for y'all this week. The Troubling Titan of millennial childhoods everywhere is certainly not less troubling when converted to film, even by the whimsy-filled hands of director Chris Columbus. We talk about stupid fantasy sports, stupid fantasy school policy, and lots and lots of stupid fantasy racism.

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]]>3e3ca88b-450f-41d7-ba56-43767a8f60e9Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -040001:15:21yesfull1411411Anthropology of GirlhoodRentRentWe're diving into the queer awaking that is Rent. The Chris Columbus directed adaptation of Jonathan Larson's musical, has been a staple in many people's lives, and we had an absolute joy diving in. We talk about queer narratives, representation, and as always how to correctly use public transit. Follow us

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]]>We're diving into the queer awaking that is Rent. The Chris Columbus directed adaptation of Jonathan Larson's musical, has been a staple in many people's lives, and we had an absolute joy diving in. We talk about queer narratives, representation, and as always how to correctly use public transit. Follow us

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]]>4fd39de6-df4b-4658-afd7-b95a5f5dc79dFri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -040001:30:17yesfull1401401Anthropology of GirlhoodETETThis week we take at childhood classic ET! We talk about grief, loss, and the ethical standing of dissections in science class.

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]]>This week we take at childhood classic ET! We talk about grief, loss, and the ethical standing of dissections in science class.

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]]>1c112db7-d3a2-4342-8274-93b7564619cfMon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -040001:04:03nofull1391391Anthropology of GirlhoodAdventures in BabysittingAdventures in BabysittingWhat happens when a handful of children from the suburbs adventure into the city with their babysitter? Absolute hijinks. We're starting off our Chris Columbus run with his 1987 classic Adventures in Babysitting. We look at people's fears of big cities, the critical thinking skills of teenagers, and the unfair labor practices of childcare.

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]]>What happens when a handful of children from the suburbs adventure into the city with their babysitter? Absolute hijinks. We're starting off our Chris Columbus run with his 1987 classic Adventures in Babysitting. We look at people's fears of big cities, the critical thinking skills of teenagers, and the unfair labor practices of childcare.

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]]>045ffce0-ef0f-4419-9f76-8ffba3c8d7f9Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:58:00 -040001:28:56yesfull1381381Anthropology of GirlhoodStand By MeStand By MeThis week we wander down the train tracks of a tiny diversion into this seminal coming-of-age tale directed by Rob Reiner and based on a story by Stephen King. Ground covered includes the narrowness of the definition of "success," the contrast of youth and death, and the complex nature of masucline intimacy. Plus a heaping helping of mid-century nostalgia.

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]]>This week we wander down the train tracks of a tiny diversion into this seminal coming-of-age tale directed by Rob Reiner and based on a story by Stephen King. Ground covered includes the narrowness of the definition of "success," the contrast of youth and death, and the complex nature of masucline intimacy. Plus a heaping helping of mid-century nostalgia.

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]]>9dc82f94-8168-4ac8-b932-ab44e72cf3d7Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:45:00 -040001:05:46yesfull1371371Anthropology of GirlhoodVirgin SuicidesVirgin SuicidesTW: Explicit talk about suicide and depression

This week we're taking a look at Sophia Coppola's directorial debut The Virgin Suicides. Taking on some heavier content, we're talking about the treachery of isolation, functional depression, and the rose tinted glasses that is nostalgia.

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]]>TW: Explicit talk about suicide and depression

This week we're taking a look at Sophia Coppola's directorial debut The Virgin Suicides. Taking on some heavier content, we're talking about the treachery of isolation, functional depression, and the rose tinted glasses that is nostalgia.

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]]>2e4d72af-3ded-44f4-aa71-6ec2ff0e3e91Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:23:00 -040053:35yesfull1361361Anthropology of GirlhoodMoonrise KingdomMoonrise KingdomThis week is the fourth and final entry in our Wes Anderson series, and the whole reason we came here to begin with. Was it all worth it? Why does anyone like these movies? Are these kids autistic? How young is too young to drink a stress beer? These questions and more answered poorly on this week's Anthropology of Girlhood.

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]]>This week is the fourth and final entry in our Wes Anderson series, and the whole reason we came here to begin with. Was it all worth it? Why does anyone like these movies? Are these kids autistic? How young is too young to drink a stress beer? These questions and more answered poorly on this week's Anthropology of Girlhood.

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]]>47403cc1-f7aa-4df4-b45d-00ab90df8982Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:28:00 -040055:50yesfull1351351Anthropology of GirlhoodBottle RocketBottle RocketWe're back with another bonus episode! We're taking at Wes Anderson's 1996's directorial debut Bottle Rocket, the tale of what the boredom of privilege can bring. We talk about expressing emotions, the importance of planning ahead, and the lack of agency Wes Anderson gives his female characters.

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]]>We're back with another bonus episode! We're taking at Wes Anderson's 1996's directorial debut Bottle Rocket, the tale of what the boredom of privilege can bring. We talk about expressing emotions, the importance of planning ahead, and the lack of agency Wes Anderson gives his female characters.

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]]>66d9e7f8-b2d9-4596-bad0-03901e66ffb5Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:08:00 -040045:44yesbonus1341341Anthropology of GirlhoodThe Royal TenebaumsThe Royal TenebaumsThis week we continue down the dark garden path that is the Wes Anderson oeuvre with 2001's the Royal Tenenbaums--a movie about the quintessential dysfunctional upper-class family. Topics (angrily) discussed include: Royal's selfishness, Royal's Racism, Royal's lack of caring or empathy. And also suicidal ideation.

CW: This movie and podcast contain detailed depictions and discussion of suicide and self-harm.

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]]>This week we continue down the dark garden path that is the Wes Anderson oeuvre with 2001's the Royal Tenenbaums--a movie about the quintessential dysfunctional upper-class family. Topics (angrily) discussed include: Royal's selfishness, Royal's Racism, Royal's lack of caring or empathy. And also suicidal ideation.

CW: This movie and podcast contain detailed depictions and discussion of suicide and self-harm.

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]]>6b9a5218-4dea-47b5-8b1d-4aa657f2c17aFri, 19 Aug 2022 07:43:00 -040001:01:02yesfull1331331Anthropology of GirlhoodRushmoreRushmoreWes Anderson's 1998 Rushmore is yet another in a long and prestigious line of teen films about a weird nerd boy who can't take no for an answer and ends up stalking a woman. Only this time there's stage framing and swoop pans, and the woman is a teacher whose life he ruins. We talk about student/teacher dynamics, the struggle for identity, and general sadness.

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]]>Wes Anderson's 1998 Rushmore is yet another in a long and prestigious line of teen films about a weird nerd boy who can't take no for an answer and ends up stalking a woman. Only this time there's stage framing and swoop pans, and the woman is a teacher whose life he ruins. We talk about student/teacher dynamics, the struggle for identity, and general sadness.

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]]>59230423-95c7-4682-95f5-cccaa2579b20Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -040053:36yesfull1321321Anthropology of GirlhoodWeird ScienceWeird ScienceThis week another entry from the no-longer-bonus feed, John Hughes' 1985 hate crime that is Weird Science. We both found this movie so distasteful we almost turned it off, and yet somehow this train wreck got an 88 episode animated series off the ground so I guess this proves why the world needs Anthropology of Girlhood to tear down these monuments to misogyny. Also they're not even taking advantage of their newly-invented replicator technology so like what are we even doing here.

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]]>This week another entry from the no-longer-bonus feed, John Hughes' 1985 hate crime that is Weird Science. We both found this movie so distasteful we almost turned it off, and yet somehow this train wreck got an 88 episode animated series off the ground so I guess this proves why the world needs Anthropology of Girlhood to tear down these monuments to misogyny. Also they're not even taking advantage of their newly-invented replicator technology so like what are we even doing here.

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]]>d8767731-d14a-4801-8e34-f25647020a58Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:30:00 -040046:09yesbonus1311311Anthropology of GirlhoodSome Kind Of WonderfulSome Kind Of WonderfulToday we're talking about the piece of John Hughes Pretty in Pink apologia that is Some Kind of Wonderful. It's pretty much two hours of John Hughes screaming at you that you're wrong and you should date your creepy stalker best friend after all. We get in to many similar topics to Pretty in Pink, especially how gay this best friend character is.

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]]>Today we're talking about the piece of John Hughes Pretty in Pink apologia that is Some Kind of Wonderful. It's pretty much two hours of John Hughes screaming at you that you're wrong and you should date your creepy stalker best friend after all. We get in to many similar topics to Pretty in Pink, especially how gay this best friend character is.

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]]>f4ab4713-34d4-4e3d-8316-22cd5ca1bc75Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:45:00 -040057:05yesfull1301301Anthropology of GirlhoodBreakfast CLubBreakfast CLubThis week (slightly late, sorry) we're discussing the seminal teenage classic, the Breakfast Club. We discuss the rigidity of teenage social groups, the complex and often exhausting work of deconstructing societal messages in order to reconstruct one's identity, and what the hell was happening with that Cap'n Crunch sandwich. We also still have no idea why they're called the Breakfast Club, so that remains a mystery for the ages.

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Follow us on twitter Album Art by Dresden Satrunalia ]]>d944a609-dea4-4bf8-9e17-854a775fc7b7Sun, 03 Jul 2022 04:43:09 -040053:05nofull1291291Anthropology of GirlhoodPretty In PinkPretty In Pinktwitter Subscribe to our Patreon Album Art by Dresden Satrunalia ]]>twitter Subscribe to our Patreon Album Art by Dresden Satrunalia ]]>a6e89b42-69de-4a65-87aa-6de1f9aa3878Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:45:37 -040001:12:58nofull1281281Anthropology of GirlhoodSixteen CandlesSixteen CandlesThe Anthropology ship has officially set sail in the cool, calm waters of the Sea of John Hughes with the Molly Ringwald vehicle Sixteen Candles. John Hughes' calm, low-stakes style is a real departure from the tumultuous world of Catherine Hardwicke, but we still find plenty of things to discuss including respecting women's boundaries, the transness of being frustrated with your body and the lack of attention it receives, and just how incredibly acceptable it used to be to viciously hate gay people.

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Follow us on twitter Subscribe to our Patreon Album Art by Dresden Satrunalia ]]>1f377247-f41a-40a5-af94-48566ac6e83bFri, 17 Jun 2022 18:08:42 -040001:11:54nofull1271271Anthropology of GirlhoodAs Told By Ginger (Part 10)As Told By Ginger (Part 10)We've reached the end of our Ginger series with our bittersweet discussion of As Told by Ginger season 3, episodes 10-20. We get retrospective talking about this series as a whole, the growth of our characters, the dynamics of high school popularity vis-a-vis athletics, and parent remarriage and blended families.

We're gonna take a tiny break from television for June so we can get you all the John Hughes you can handle, and we'll be back with Disney's Lizzy McGuire the first week of July. Follow us on twitter Subscribe to our Patreon Album Art by Dresden Satrunalia ]]>We've reached the end of our Ginger series with our bittersweet discussion of As Told by Ginger season 3, episodes 10-20. We get retrospective talking about this series as a whole, the growth of our characters, the dynamics of high school popularity vis-a-vis athletics, and parent remarriage and blended families.

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Because of some technical difficulties and in order to catch back up to our schedule, we're talking about the first ten episodes of Ginger. This is a big one, and we covered a lot of ground including boarding schools, high school sports, balancing platonic & romantic relationships, and, of course, the County Fair. And it wouldn't be a real episode if we didn't talk about camp. Follow us on twitter Subscribe to our Patreon Album Art by Dresden Satrunalia ]]>We're back to Lucky Jr High (and High School!) in part nine of our As Told By Ginger series.

Because of some technical difficulties and in order to catch back up to our schedule, we're talking about the first ten episodes of Ginger. This is a big one, and we covered a lot of ground including boarding schools, high school sports, balancing platonic & romantic relationships, and, of course, the County Fair. And it wouldn't be a real episode if we didn't talk about camp. Follow us on twitter Subscribe to our Patreon Album Art by Dresden Satrunalia ]]>3d91802a-fd36-4132-aa5c-3d61ad570873Wed, 01 Jun 2022 08:30:14 -040001:35:42nofull1241241Anthropology of GirlhoodTwilightTwilighttwitter Subscribe to our Patreon Album Art by Dresden Satrunalia ]]>twitter Subscribe to our Patreon Album Art by Dresden Satrunalia ]]>c8749b4a-c173-4339-8486-0f7f94f2ea43Thu, 19 May 2022 23:15:23 -040001:07:00nofull1231231Anthropology of GirlhoodAs Told By Ginger (Part 8)As Told By Ginger (Part 8)twitter

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]]>09dde3b4-9270-4f2a-a259-20a7189d4a9aSat, 26 Mar 2022 18:23:14 -040058:58nofull1191191Anthropology of GirlhoodAlmost FamousAlmost Famoustwitter

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]]>ecbb9a63-7e6d-40ab-930b-6671b3ce3ccdFri, 18 Mar 2022 21:45:44 -040059:12nofull1181181Anthropology of GirlhoodAs Told By Ginger (Part 5)17. As Told By Ginger (Part 5)We're leaving the sunny skies and freewheeling days of summer, and returning for another year at Lucky Junior High. Darren gets his braces off and learns he's been secretly hot. The kids all learn about puberty in their way. Courtney and Miranda learn to be their own people. And we all learn to seize the means of production on an episode about a nurse's strike.

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]]>We're leaving the sunny skies and freewheeling days of summer, and returning for another year at Lucky Junior High. Darren gets his braces off and learns he's been secretly hot. The kids all learn about puberty in their way. Courtney and Miranda learn to be their own people. And we all learn to seize the means of production on an episode about a nurse's strike.

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]]>b1d908ee-63e4-4833-8127-6139f9b711c1Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -040056:55nofull1171171Anthropology of GirlhoodSay Anything16. Say AnythingHow does anyone even discuss one of the most recognizable teen movies of all time, featuring one of the great actually-nice-guy performances in history, bu one of his generations great heartthrobs?! Well, by mostly talking about lone Skye as the over-achieving fitted kid with too much pressure on her shoulders. And also weather or not there was really was a time when trench coats weren't the exclusive purview of sex pests.

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]]>How does anyone even discuss one of the most recognizable teen movies of all time, featuring one of the great actually-nice-guy performances in history, bu one of his generations great heartthrobs?! Well, by mostly talking about lone Skye as the over-achieving fitted kid with too much pressure on her shoulders. And also weather or not there was really was a time when trench coats weren't the exclusive purview of sex pests.

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]]>117ea0eb-7a10-434a-afef-d4a51ea06bb2Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -040001:00:40nofull1161161Anthropology of GirlhoodAs Told By Ginger (Part 4)15. As Told By Ginger (Part 4)We're finishing out our first year at Lucky Junior High and heading to Summer Camp! In the last five episdoes of season one we talk about holidays & Judaism, the inherent sexism of a Sadies Hawkins dance, and all the many trials and trevails of going to Summer Camp.

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]]>We're finishing out our first year at Lucky Junior High and heading to Summer Camp! In the last five episdoes of season one we talk about holidays & Judaism, the inherent sexism of a Sadies Hawkins dance, and all the many trials and trevails of going to Summer Camp.

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]]>23d73c6c-258b-416e-8a87-e4b6a9ccc357Tue, 01 Mar 2022 01:25:00 -040044:10nofull1151151Anthropology of GirlhoodSingles14. SinglesGive a big Anthropology welcome to our next guest in the director's chair: journalist, screenwriter, director extraodinaire; Cameron Crowe. We begin our deep dive with Singles from 1992: an exploration of young love in the grimy Seattle grunge scene of the early 90s. Honestly, this one's a lot more about Seattle than anything else, but how could we resist?

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]]>Give a big Anthropology welcome to our next guest in the director's chair: journalist, screenwriter, director extraodinaire; Cameron Crowe. We begin our deep dive with Singles from 1992: an exploration of young love in the grimy Seattle grunge scene of the early 90s. Honestly, this one's a lot more about Seattle than anything else, but how could we resist?

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]]>b468559b-ad5d-4dc9-aa0c-32afc2420597Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:32:00 -040001:03:12nofull1141141Anthropology of GirlhoodAs Told By Ginger (Part 3)13. As Told By Ginger (Part 3)We are diving deep into the school-canceling snow banks of childhood in another installment of our exploration of As Told by Ginger. On this episode we discuss lab partners, spit cups, the oligarchy, and the timeless struggle between becoming an adult and remaining a Seal Girl.

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]]>We are diving deep into the school-canceling snow banks of childhood in another installment of our exploration of As Told by Ginger. On this episode we discuss lab partners, spit cups, the oligarchy, and the timeless struggle between becoming an adult and remaining a Seal Girl.

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]]>51aa299e-e0d1-4370-9b69-e93e816a97a7Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:30:00 -040055:23nofull1131131Anthropology of GirlhoodVamps12. VampsIt's the final regular feed episode of our series on Amy Heckerling. We're examining the ridiculous, campy world of perpetually 22 year old vampires and the struggle to remain 22 even when you're 172. You can follow us on twitter to stay up to date

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]]>It's the final regular feed episode of our series on Amy Heckerling. We're examining the ridiculous, campy world of perpetually 22 year old vampires and the struggle to remain 22 even when you're 172. You can follow us on twitter to stay up to date

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]]>04e2a87a-753e-48e1-9af2-71cc86c2e0f5Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:30:00 -040059:31nofull1121121Anthropology of GirlhoodAs Told By Ginger (Part 2)11. As Told By Ginger (Part 2)Today we continue our extended exploration of adolescence atmosphere with episode 6-10 of As Told By Ginger. We're already getting into the heavy stuff. We're talking about dating your friend, deadbeat parents, struggle with feminine presentation & proper scientific method.

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]]>Today we continue our extended exploration of adolescence atmosphere with episode 6-10 of As Told By Ginger. We're already getting into the heavy stuff. We're talking about dating your friend, deadbeat parents, struggle with feminine presentation & proper scientific method.

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]]>ea370f40-6700-40f5-98de-aca31697f1dcFri, 28 Jan 2022 23:00:00 -040036:21nofull1111111Anthropology of GirlhoodClueless10. Clueless We are back with another teen classic from the incomparable Amy Heckerling, 1995's Clueless. Join a couple of cake bois as we confront a beloved childhood gem that doesn't hold up quite as well as we would have hoped. Follow along as we talk about fitting in, children dating adults, whether or not this is incest, and as always, are men okay?! CW: sexual assault You can follow us on twitter to stay up to date

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]]> We are back with another teen classic from the incomparable Amy Heckerling, 1995's Clueless. Join a couple of cake bois as we confront a beloved childhood gem that doesn't hold up quite as well as we would have hoped. Follow along as we talk about fitting in, children dating adults, whether or not this is incest, and as always, are men okay?! CW: sexual assault You can follow us on twitter to stay up to date

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]]>c24db6a8-781e-4815-9d28-4a127bedc509Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -040001:00:21nofull1101101Anthropology of GirlhoodAs Told By Ginger (Part 1)As Told By Ginger (Part 1)As Told by Ginger episodes 1-5 Today we embark on our twelve-part series exploring the middle school world of Ginger Foutly from As Told by Ginger. In these first five episodes we deal with some classic adolescent struggles: impressing the cool kids, slumber parties, lice, kissing pressure, and petrified eyeballs.

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]]>As Told by Ginger episodes 1-5 Today we embark on our twelve-part series exploring the middle school world of Ginger Foutly from As Told by Ginger. In these first five episodes we deal with some classic adolescent struggles: impressing the cool kids, slumber parties, lice, kissing pressure, and petrified eyeballs.

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]]>f97feeeb-7b99-4a71-afd1-116c3ed4b41dThu, 13 Jan 2022 22:45:00 -040040:43nofull19191Anthropology of GirlhoodFast Times At Ridgemont HighFast Time At Ridgemont HighWe're back from our holiday break and we're starting the year off...complicated with Amy Heckerling's seminal teenage sex romp Fast Times at Ridgemont High. This is our first Heckerling film, and the first film in our Directors series, where we'll study some of the great filmmakers of teen movies and dissect their thoughts and views on girlhood. Join us again in two weeks for her teen masterpiece Clueless, and subscribe to the Patreon to hear our thoughts on the straight-up crime that is National Lampoon's European Vacation. You can follow us on twitter to stay up to date

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]]>We're back from our holiday break and we're starting the year off...complicated with Amy Heckerling's seminal teenage sex romp Fast Times at Ridgemont High. This is our first Heckerling film, and the first film in our Directors series, where we'll study some of the great filmmakers of teen movies and dissect their thoughts and views on girlhood. Join us again in two weeks for her teen masterpiece Clueless, and subscribe to the Patreon to hear our thoughts on the straight-up crime that is National Lampoon's European Vacation. You can follow us on twitter to stay up to date

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]]>5d726a82-00d9-475e-b3cd-30578512e659Fri, 07 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -040001:06:50nofull18181Anthropology of GirlhoodBONUS! A Christmas StoryA Christmas StoryMerry Christmas you filthy animals! This month's Bonus Episode, Alexa & Micah talk about the childhood classic, A Christmas Story!

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]]>Merry Christmas you filthy animals! This month's Bonus Episode, Alexa & Micah talk about the childhood classic, A Christmas Story!

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]]>98b0774e-7f9b-433a-9477-0f7fa48f2849Sat, 25 Dec 2021 00:10:00 -040001:09:01nofullAnthropology of GirlhoodBlack Christmas (1974)Black ChristmasAlexa & Micah take a look at the classic Christmas slasher.

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]]>Alexa & Micah take a look at the classic Christmas slasher.

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]]>45b9229b-8935-4ff9-809c-b7d70acb0054Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -040053:32nofull17171Anthropology of GirlhoodFrozenFrozenKicking off the winter season with a Disney favorite! Alexa & Micah take a look at Frozen & Frozen 2

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]]>Kicking off the winter season with a Disney favorite! Alexa & Micah take a look at Frozen & Frozen 2

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]]>6f83d022-62de-4d8f-839a-d4d018989576Thu, 09 Dec 2021 20:00:00 -040001:13:49nofull16161Anthropology of GirlhoodTen Things I Hate About YouTen Things I Hate About YouA retelling of a classic, Alexa & Micah take a look at 10 Things I Hate About You

Some Talk Of: Sex

Sources: Shakespeare for Feminists: An Oral History of 10 Things I Hate About You

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]]>A retelling of a classic, Alexa & Micah take a look at 10 Things I Hate About You

Some Talk Of: Sex

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]]>e200818d-0012-4379-9d5e-c9e4158fae90Fri, 26 Nov 2021 19:52:00 -040001:05:24nofull15151Anthropology of GirlhoodDirty DancingDirty DancingAlexa & Micah take a look at this sleepover classic.

Some Talk Of: Abortion

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Why Dirty Dancing Is Still the Perfect Fantasy After 30 Years

Dirty Dancing: Behind The Scenes of An 80s Movie Classic

To Mambo With a Predator: The Disturbing Subtext of 'Dirty Dancing'

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]]>Alexa & Micah take a look at this sleepover classic.

Some Talk Of: Abortion

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Why Dirty Dancing Is Still the Perfect Fantasy After 30 Years

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To Mambo With a Predator: The Disturbing Subtext of 'Dirty Dancing'

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]]>e9973e0b-bf1c-4dd5-9d3c-eec6b05e7a95Fri, 12 Nov 2021 02:30:00 -040048:55nofull14141Anthropology of GirlhoodThe CraftThe CraftWhat to teenagers hate more? Witchcraft or consequences? Light a candle or five while Alexa & Micah take a look at the 90's classic "The Craft"

Some Talk Of: Suicide, Body Dysmorphia, & Sexual Assault

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Relax, It's Only Magic: An Oral History of 'The Craft'

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]]>What to teenagers hate more? Witchcraft or consequences? Light a candle or five while Alexa & Micah take a look at the 90's classic "The Craft"

Some Talk Of: Suicide, Body Dysmorphia, & Sexual Assault

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Relax, It's Only Magic: An Oral History of 'The Craft'

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]]>0ed13536-2af5-4f0c-a794-56be332e031bThu, 28 Oct 2021 20:30:00 -040001:13:24nofull13131Anthropology of GirlhoodHairspray (1988)Hairspray (1988)It's fat positive, it's queer, it's Hairspray! Alexa & Micah take a look at John Water's take on coming to age.

General talk about body image & diet culture

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]]>It's fat positive, it's queer, it's Hairspray! Alexa & Micah take a look at John Water's take on coming to age.

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]]>3b9a5a6b-701d-4949-bc48-6b3df7288a61Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:30:00 -040052:32nofull12121Anthropology of GirlhoodSisterhood of the Traveling PantsSisterhood of the Traveling PantsAlexa & Micah dive into the world of girlhood through the 2005 classic Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Some talk of mental health and suicide (around 22:30)

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The Sisiterhood of the Traveling Pants: The Traveling Pants Make Their Circuit

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]]>Alexa & Micah dive into the world of girlhood through the 2005 classic Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Some talk of mental health and suicide (around 22:30)

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The Sisiterhood of the Traveling Pants: The Traveling Pants Make Their Circuit

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]]>3d8d0c3f-fc23-4daa-b02e-06cc7536a732Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:32:00 -040053:03nofull11111Anthropology of Girlhood