We will see a historic ad today during the Super Bowl. A 60-second ad to end domestic violence, from the “No More” public service campaign, will play for audiences in […]
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Injustice League
As the world pauses for Super Bowl Sunday, the Ms. Blog can’t help but also mention some non-sporting issues facing the National Football League: particularly domestic violence and its relationship […]
Try the Tarrant Test for Sexist Super Bowl Ads!
You’ve probably heard of the Bechdel Test for judging movies, which has become increasingly popular and well-known since it was put forth by cartoonist/graphic novelist Alison Bechdel in 1985. Now, the Tarrant test is here to judge ads.
Top Five Sexist 2013 Super Bowl Ads
Super Bowl advertisers seemed to up the ante in coming up with the most sexist spots possible this year. Here are the most egregiously wrong ads that aired.
Rape, Steubenville, Social Media: How About Another Sort of Super Bowl Sunday?
Rape, Steubenville and social media are already inextricably linked. A question remains: What ending will be etched digitally into history?