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A feminist icon symbolizing female strength and empowerment but also critiqued for her sexualized portrayal and use of traditional gender norms.

A measure for representation of women in fiction that asks whether a work features at least two women who talk to each other about something other than a man, highlighting the scarcity of female-driven narratives.

The song includes a sample of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's speech on feminism, blending pop culture and feminist rhetoric, thereby proliferating feminist ideas in mainstream media.

A term for a stock character who exists solely to teach broodingly soulful young men to embrace life and its infinite mysteries, criticized for narrow, superficial characterization of women.

Praised for its feminist portrayal of characters, particularly Imperator Furiosa, the film challenges traditional gender roles and showcases women as leaders and survivors in a dystopian world.

Her brand of feminism includes girl-power anthems and public statements on equality, but faced critique for an apolitical stance and a perceived lack of intersectionality.

A documentary series examining the representation of women in advertising and media, critiquing how the objectification and distortion of female bodies perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes.

Sheryl Sandberg's book advocating for women's empowerment in the workplace, emphasizing ambition and leadership, but critiqued for focusing on privileged women and individual solutions rather than systemic change.

A movement against sexual harassment and assault, bolstering solidarity among women and sparking discussions on consent, power dynamics, and systemic inequality in Hollywood and beyond.

This iconic series is celebrated for empowering women through depictions of friendship and sexual liberation but critiqued both for consumerism and a narrow representation of feminist issues and identities.

The HBO series created by Lena Dunham presents a raw take on young women's lives, but has been critiqued for its lack of racial diversity and representation of privileged, white feminist perspectives.

Her expression of feminism through body positivity and business acumen is both applauded for challenging narratives around sexuality and commercial success, and critiqued for promoting unrealistic beauty standards.

A trend in media where one female character is included in an otherwise all-male group, emphasizing the tokenism of female representation in media narratives.

A character archetype that can sometimes be a superficial attempt at equality, without fully developing the female character's complexity or circumventing traditional gender roles.

The monologue critiques the societal expectation for women to be effortless, amiable, and catering to male fantasies, thus revealing the pressures and contradictions of contemporary femininity.

Rihanna's song embracing sexual empowerment faced censorship and raised discussions on women's autonomy over their sexuality and the intersection of sexuality and feminism.

A documentary addressing how mainstream media contributes to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence, inciting conversations about media literacy and gender inequality.

Romantic comedy that portrays a single woman's life and her relationship struggles, criticized for reinforcing stereotypes about single women being obsessed with romance and appearance.

The series based on Margaret Atwood's novel presents a dystopian world constraining women's rights, prompting discussions on reproductive control, bodily autonomy, and the parallels to contemporary issues.

A series of short stories reacting to the comic book trope where female characters are killed to further male storylines, addressing the disposability of women in superhero narratives.

A term critiquing how female characters in film and television often have heart-to-heart talks in beauty salons, reflecting the stereotype that women's conversations are superficial or appearance-focused.

Anita Sarkeesian's video series exploring common stereotypes and discriminatory practices against women in video games, sparking debates on sexism, harassment, and inclusion in gaming culture.

A horror film trope where the last surviving woman, often chased by a male antagonist, represents a trope that can be both empowering and limiting for women's representation in media.

A dark comedy series that defies the traditional portrayal of women, offering a complex and flawed female protagonist, while also opening discussions on female rage, sexuality, and the male gaze.

The Marvel series offers a gritty portrayal of trauma and recovery with a strong female lead, yet it spurs discussions on the trope of 'damaged' female characters and their representation in superhero narratives.

An online movement that reimagines male superheroes in the exaggerated, sexualized poses often depicted for female characters in comics, emphasizing the objectification of women in the industry.

The evolution of Disney princesses from passive characters to active heroines tracks changing societal attitudes towards women, but their influence on body image and romantic ideals is often critiqued.

The critique of a form of feminism that oversimplifies gender issues to fit popular culture narratives, glossing over complex intersectionalities and systemic problems.

A controversy centered on sexism and progressivism in video game culture, leading to debates over journalistic integrity, harassment of women in gaming, and the place of feminism in gaming communities.