Dr. Rebecca Hains
Author, professor and speaker | Children's media culture, media literacy, and media criticism
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Discrediting #BlackLivesMatter with ambulance concerns is disingenuous. Here’s why.
Boston-area #BlackLivesMatter protesters made national headlines today by chaining themselves to roadway railings and 1,200-lb construction barrels, bringing traffic into Boston on I-93 N and S to a halt during the morning commute. According to a press release posted to the…
Read MoreUnlicensed “Frozen” app gives Anna C-section, perfect body
It’s the strangest thing I’ve seen in some time: In a new, unlicensed Frozen app, players deliver Anna and Kristoff’s baby via a magical C-section, with tools including magic ice and a glowing orb. According to Buzzfeed, the app called “Anna Giving Birth” by developer Oleg Vinogorodov…
Read More“My daughter punched her daughter”: A reader report on white privilege in elementary school
In the past year, white families have become increasingly aware of the fact that people of color continue to be mistreated in U.S. society. The shootings of black men and youth like Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and Tamir Brown, coupled with campaigns such…
Read More“Slap her”: Fanpage.it video objectifies girls, exploits boys, and trivializes domestic violence
Fanpage.it’s video has been tugging at people’s heartstrings, but upon closer examination, the message isn’t so charming after all. Let’s take a closer look.
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