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= Postfeminism =

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copied from Postfeminism "However, it is impossible to say that we live in a world where feminism could be aligned with "post" when it is unthinkable, like saying we live in a post racist, post-classist, and post-sexist society." changed to "However, some claim that it is impossible that feminism could be aligned with "post" when it is unthinkable, as it would be the same as calling the current world a post racist, post-classist, and post-sexist society."

In media
Postfeminism has been seen in media as a form of feminism that accepts popular culture instead of rejecting it, as was typical with second wave feminists. Many popular shows from the 90s and early 2000s are considered to be postfeminist works because they tend to focus on women who are empowered by popular cultural representations of other women. Because of this, postfeminists claimed that such media was more accessible and inclusive than past representations of women in the media; however, some feminists believe that postfeminist works focus too much on white, middle-class women. Such shows and movies include Bridget Jones' Diary, Sex and the City, The Devil Wears Prada, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Many of these works also involve women monitoring their appearance as a form of self-management, be it in the form of dieting, exercise, or--most popularly--makeover scenes. Postfeminist literature--also known as chicklit--has been criticized by feminists for similar themes and notions. However, the genre is also praised for being confident, witty, and complicated, bringing in feminist themes, revolving around women, and reinventing standards of fiction.

Postfeminist ads and fashion have been criticized for using femininity as a commodity veiled as liberation.

Modern Postfeminists
Kellyanne Conway reportedly called herself a postfeminist in 2017 while campaigning for Donald Trump's presidency, but her statement was criticized by many who claimed that she used the term as a way to mask her perpetuation of sexist and racist ideals.

= Peer Review = Topic: Corset

Posted on the Corset Talk page:

"Peer Review Suggestions and Questions[edit]

This overall article is very objective and encyclopedic in its language. Can more be added to the medical section? This may be a work in progress still, but it seemed quite short. Perhaps the fact the men claimed their corsets helped alleviate back pain could be mentioned in that section. With the Fetish section, "tightlacing" was never explicitly mentioned but it seemed appropriate to either move the explanation of it there or at least mention it to tie the article together. The distinctions between the types of corsets is very interesting and well detailed.Ansilvern (talk) 01:07, 1 March 2018 (UTC)"

Topic: Maternity Clothing

Posted on the Maternity Clothing Talk page:

"Peer Review suggestions[edit]

This article is well detailed and interesting, especially the history portion which is very concise. Is there any data from this decade about the change in the market for maternity clothing that could be added at the end of the history section? Also, I am unsure but I believe the one-child policy in China (mentioned in the Cultural Trends section) has recently changed which may affect the culture around maternity clothing. Finally, I did not see any sources in the Cost section despite the claims made. It would be interesting to have some more data in that Cost section. Ansilvern (talk) 01:24, 1 March 2018 (UTC)"