Tag Archives: gender studies

Who Framed Megan Fox?

Posted on February 25, 2018 by nathanalbright

I was watching a video recently on feminist theory as it relates to the Transformers movies, and was intrigued about what it had to say about the character of Mikaela Banes, played by the actress Megan Fox.  The video pointed … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Secret History Of The Mongol Queens

Posted on February 10, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Secret History Of The Mongol Queens:  How The Daughters Of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire, by Jack Weatherford The title of this book is not entirely accurate, not without a proviso.  This book is really two shorter books in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Shakespeare Conspiracy

Posted on February 3, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Shakespeare Consipracy, by Sandra Hochman [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Edelweiss/Ingram Publisher Services.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] When one is a bardophile to the extent that I am [1], one reads a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Killing Rage: Ending Racism

Posted on November 25, 2017 by nathanalbright

Killing Rage:  Ending Racism, by Bell Hooks This book is a pile of contradictions that is as fascinating as it is ridiculous.  One wonders if the author is aware of just how much massive projection there is as she attacks … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Dangerous Men And Adventurous Women

Posted on August 4, 2017 by nathanalbright

Dangerous Men And Adventurous Women:  Romance Writers On The Appeal Of Romance, edited by Jayne Ann Krentz This book is the example of authors seeking to legitimize their work and in the process making it more deeply but also more … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Jane Austen For Dummies

Posted on July 13, 2017 by nathanalbright

Jane Austen For Dummies, by Joan Klingel Ray At least occasionally I pick up a Dummies guide and enjoy reading through it [1], and in this case there would be few people more qualified to write this book, as the … Continue reading →

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It’s Not My Fault, So Please Don’t Trip

Posted on May 16, 2017 by nathanalbright

I am surprised that there is so much hate for Keri Hilson among the group of people who still remember her.  During the early 2010’s, the R&B singer had a handful of top 40 hits, two successful albums, and even … Continue reading →

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Y U No Finish: The Myth Of Male Power

Posted on April 29, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Myth Of Male Power, by Warren Farrell I suppose it my own fault that I was curious about reading this book in the first place.  I saw this book on my roommate’s bookshelf and was a bit puzzled as … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Women In The Bible For Dummies

Posted on March 29, 2017 by nathanalbright

Women In The Bible For Dummies, by Rev. John Trigilo Jr. and Rev. Kenneth Brighenti This book, one of several in this series and others like it I have read [1], and I have to say that I was somewhat … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Lost Women Of The Bible

Posted on March 29, 2017 by nathanalbright

Lost Women of the Bible:  Finding Strength & Significance Through Their Stories, by Carolyn Custis James I must admit that I greatly liked this book, enough that if I can find a reasonably priced volume it would be well worth … Continue reading →

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