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One Book, One Chicago
The 2014-2015 pick for our citywide reading program, One Book, One Chicago, is the Pulitzer-Prize winning “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” by Michael Chabon!
Our shelves are stacked and ready for you. Join the conversation at onebookonechicago.org. #OBOC
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Have you signed yet? Help us reach 10,000 signatures on our petition asking the Cannes Lions to refuse any entry ads that objectify women. Click here to sign - every signature helps!
“Kardashian Naked Barbie Culture.”
We’re proud of the work we did with Naja. These ads show real women without retouching & ditch the industry-standard male gaze. They also dispel the myth that nude = white or tan; instead they show that every shade of nude is real and beautiful.
We were surprised to see this reaction on one of the ads at the Bedford Station in NYC - and so we want to have an honest conversation about it with you to understand the different points of view that these ads may inspire.
What do you think? Is underwear always sexual? What about bathing suits? How should these brands depict their products/women?
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A recent study by The Ohio State University found that “as intensity of sexual ad content increased, memory, attitude, and buying intentions decreased.”
Sex sells SEX, not products. We are #WomenNotObjects.
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What We’re Reading | #WNO Influencer Reading List
Rebecca Solnit’s “Men Explain Things to Me”
In her hilarious, yet highly critical book, Solnit reflects on situations where men incorrectly assume they are superior in knowledge to women. The book has many relatable laugh-out-loud moments, but also touches on an incredibly serious issue that contemporary society must address: the deliberate (and accidental) silencing of women. We love Solnit for her awareness and social commentary, but we also love that she delivers it with humor, and in less than 160 pages!
Have you read this book? What are some of your favorite empowering reads?
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