The children’s literary canon is littered with propaganda. Drawn in by bright colors and insipid talking animals, children have little awareness that their ideologies are being manipulated, ensuring their futures as compliant citizens of the State. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the 1942 so-called classic, "The Poky Little Puppy." Although on its face … Continue reading The Poky Little Authoritarian Puppy
Category: Theory and Criticism
Seven Pictures of Judith Butler Ranked By How Inadequate They Make Me Feel
Judith Butler may be best-known for her post-structuralist theories of gender and her ongoing beef with the Vatican, but that's not why we're here today. Today, like so many days, is about unpacking my feelings of intellectual inadequacy through various proxies. So let's dive right in. 7.) Almost no inadequacy triggered here. Judith looks open and approachable, as … Continue reading Seven Pictures of Judith Butler Ranked By How Inadequate They Make Me Feel