girlboss


  • The “#Girlboss” is not a role model

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    The “#Girlboss” is not a role model

    Trending through popular social media feeds at every turn as of late, has been the proudly emboldened phrase โ€œ#Girlboss.โ€ A term popularized by Nasty Gal clothing company founder โ€” and rags to riches self-starter โ€” Sophia Amoruso. This term has been utilized by scores of women since, who feel inspired by its surface-level intent. Amorusoโ€™s…

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    Gorillaz politically charged perspective offers little hope for the future

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    Gorillaz politically charged perspective offers little hope for the future

    With a single musician and a single cartoonist making up the core of the group, a Gorillaz album is an odd cultural product that works not just as music, but also as a commentary on the state of the industry. There has been something special about this digitally crafted, hip-hop/rock ensemble from the beginning. The…

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