Ms. Muscle’s persona is an amalgamation of symbolic iconography. The aforementioned breast biceps, a long sheath gown, tiara and a pageant sash that reads “Ms. Muscle,” express beauty, brains and brawn through a feminist lens.
Category: Feminism
God Bods
There is far more to unpack and understand from the world of bodybuilding and fitness training in general than the outward appearances of its notable practitioners. If we consider that our muscular bodies are vessels for radical and righteous love, we can harness that power to lift ourselves and others upward and onward.
Body Language
Body language is a nonverbal form of communication, which conveys a lot of emotional and physical phenomena that spoken words can’t.
Come on Barbie, Let’s Get Arty
With the blockbuster live action Barbie movie premiering soon, I thought it would be timely to discuss how the iconic … More
Rediscovering Astronomy
Astronomy is the study of how the universe was formed, and the objects such as planets, galaxies and stars within … More
Maternal Education as Empowerment
Not everyone has a pleasant introduction to school, but sometimes all it takes is one or two good educators to … More
Artfully Learning Audio Series, Episode 12: Renaissance Community
It is appropriate that this episode centers on the educational and creative potential of collaboration, because that’s how I met … More
Abrégé de l’art des accouchements (The Art of Obstetrics)
You would be forgiven for thinking the soft-sculpture above was a modern or contemporary piece of art. In fact, it … More
Utilization of Artists and Art in Societal and Environmental Maintenance
In her 1907 essay, “Utilization of Women in City Government”, renowned social reformer and influential public administrator Jane Addams wrote, … More
A Meme Against Misogyny: Artfully Using Memes For Activist Inspired Art Education
It is impossible to log into a social media platform and not see a meme being posted. For a while … More
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