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“Bonus point for the smile!”: The directive of happiness on BeReal
Taylor Annabell / King’s College London

February 10, 2023 Taylor Annabell / King’s College London 4 comments

Taylor Annabell examines how the platform BeReal encourages visibility through smiling selfies. Annabell argues this directive of happiness reveals how the construction of authenticity has particular implications for young women.

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OVER*FLOW: End Goal? The Promises of the US Women’s Soccer Team
Elizabeth Nathanson / Muhlenberg College

July 27, 2019 Elizabeth Nathanson / Muhlenberg College 2 comments

Examining the recent US Women’s Soccer team World Cup win, Elizabeth Nathanson draws attention to the tensions between the media’s emphasis on the team’s impact on future generations vs. the team’s embracing of past accomplishments.

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