Performing Patriarchy, Silencing Sisterhood: Internalized Sexism, Gaslighting, and the Rise of Counter-Narratives Through Autoethnographic Storytelling
Introduction Women’s voices are often suppressed not only by external patriarchal structures but also through internalized sexism within female social networks. Feminist discourse often foregrounds male-perpetrated violence and silencing, yet a subtler form of oppression persists within women’s interactions: internalized sexism that masquerades as solidarity. Situated within feminist contexts—including #MeToo’s uneven outreach and discursive exclusions—this personal narrative argues that feminist progress must include unmasking how women impede each other’s voices. It proposes...
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Dear Readers, I am writing from Kingston, Canada (my other home). As I was checking Facebook around 7:30 am this morning, I came across a posting on ‘Melancholie Soul, Beauty and Retro’ and felt compelled to share my thoughts on it! The page often represents Hollywood glamour in the past and artistic inspirations in the present. In both cases, there is a sense of escapism and mystery that appeals readers. As you can see, I am not an exception when it comes to that appeal. At the same time, as a Celebrity Cultural Critic, I find missing links that make famous representations...
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