All posts by Naira Ruiz

I write about gender equality, race and tabloid culture.
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Was Peggy’s happy-ever-after with Rizzo a form of settling?

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If I’m being honest, I have to admit seeing Peggy and Rizzo’s relationship morph from friendship to romance (via a declaration of love over the phone) was both exciting and sweet. It was hard not to smile when Rizzo ran all the way to Peggy’s office just to hear her say “I love you,” in person.  And you just know Peggy and Rizzo are gonna make it because they started out as friends and unlike Joan’s boyfriend, Richard, Stan Rizzo supports Peggy’s career ambition.

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Hollywood and the gender-based wage gap

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When most people think of Hollywood, they think of pampered, overpaid stars. So it’s strange then, that Hollywood has suddenly been at the forefront of the gender-based wage gap debate. Most recently at this year’s Academy Awards, Patricia Arquette made an impassioned plea for wage equality during her acceptance speech for best supporting actress.

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Angelina Jolie’s quest to be taken seriously

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Despite the Oscar shade, a Golden Globe snub, and the “minimally talented spoiled brat” insult, Angelina Jolie’s war drama “Unbroken” (which she directed) continues to garner critical praise. Heck, even Jennifer Aniston, her former tabloid nemesis, called the film “beautiful and wonderful” and said that Jolie did a “gorgeous job.”

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