But Is It?
Our pop culture can be seen as feminist, queer-affirming, anti-racist…but is it? Join us as we question everything we know about pop culture through an intersectional feminist lens.
Music by Devin Wall
Artwork by Anna Apperson
But Is It?
S1 E9 Game of Thrones
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In this episode, we ask the question, throughout the progression of the series, Game of Thrones was faced with increasing criticism of racism and misogyny, but is it racist and misogynistic?
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References and Research:
https://www.themarysue.com/we-will-no-longer-be-promoting-hbos-game-of-thrones/
https://medium.com/dukeuniversity/is-game-of-thrones-racist-5e58a73f27bc
https://www.tor.com/2019/06/10/game-of-thrones-complex-relationship-to-racism-and-colonialism/
https://www.avclub.com/the-middle-ages-weren-t-as-sexist-as-game-of-thrones-wo-1834980838
https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a27402314/game-of-thrones-sexist-women-cersei-daenerys/
https://www.femestella.com/game-of-thrones-sexism/
https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/07/game-of-thrones-season-7-feminism/535110/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/23-incredible-feminist-moments-in-game-of-thrones_b_59a33cfee4b0d0ef9f1c151e
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Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller
Music by Devin Wall
Artwork by Anna Apperson
