Even though women writers forged many key genres of primetime postwar television—including the situation comedy, the comedy-variety program, and the anthology drama—their collective efforts have been largely ignored in histories of television’s first Golden Age.
Tag: Television
Naya Rivera: How “Glee” Helped Femme Lesbians Feel Seen
Naya Rivera’s tragic passing earlier this year has prompted many to look back on her legacy on “Glee.” In the years since its departure from the airwaves, Rivera’s portrayal of Santana Lopez is still making an impact in the lives of lesbian and bi women. As one of the few lesbian TV characters to ultimately have a happy ending, her story was ground-breaking and impactful from start to finish.
Lessons from the Newest, Youngest Woman Superhero: “Stargirl”
a shockingly low 12 percent of mainstream superhero comics have female leads. The women that do get to grace the pages and screens are often stereotyped tokens—either brutalized or oversexualized. It’s clear, then, that female superhero representation is dramatically lacking—which is why Ms. writer Lisa Niver was excited to speak with Brec Bassinger, the newest and youngest superhero to represent DC Comics on television.
Women on Wild Rides To Mysterious Places: Three Things to Watch This Weekend
“Killing Eve,” “High Life” and “The Wind” feature female leads seeking thrills—and show us the danger of trying to put women in their place.
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Putting the “Shrill” Abortion Scene in Context
What makes a portrayal of abortion on television revolutionary?
Size Matters in “Shrill”
“Shrill” is a love letter to all the women and girls who have been taught their entire lives that they should never love themselves because of the size of their bodies. And it’s exactly what we were waiting for.
Picks of the Week: Three Difficult, Messy Women’s Stories Coming to a Small Screen Near You
“Catastrophe,” “Shrill” and “The Inventor” complicate cultural ideas of womanhood—and pull us into three unique women’s stories.
“Brujos” Brings Latinx Magic Back to the Witch Stories Stealing Our Screen Time
The magic-wielding academic queers are at it again in season three of Brujos—and this time, they’re incorporating even more witchy content about sexually non-conforming people of color.
We Heart: SNL’s Tribute to the Feisty and Fed-Up “Women of Congress”
“Once upon a time, there were women. Then they became fed-up women. Then they became Congresswomen.”
Picks of the Week: Three Awkward, Activist, Women-Driven Coming-of-Age Stories Streaming Now
“One Day at a Time,” “Song of Parkland” and “Pen15” bring modern girlhood—and activism—into sharp focus.