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“Parenthood”: The Agony and the Ecstasy
In the course of parenting my two children, I have often found myself saying and doing things reminiscent of what my parents said to me: “You won’t even think to clean your room until I tell you!” The...
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NBC’s Parenthood’s Look at Teen Pregnancy Disappointing
An avid fan of the NBC drama, Parenthood, one thing I have come to expect of it is—quite naturally—its celebration of parenthood. It always satisfies me with its contemplative treatment of how...
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Parenthood’s Julia Braverman Exemplifies “Leaning In”
I have spent some time on this site commenting about the TV show, Parenthood. Today is no different, especially since Parenthood’s ambitious and successful working mom, Julia Braverman, appears to be...
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Bravo’s Most Unlikely—and Appealing—Reality TV Star
In a recent episode of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing San Francisco, one of the show’s stars, Roh Habibi, is shown making copies and stapling packets in his office. The viewer, seeing only Roh’s back,...
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‘The Affair’ Asks: Does Being a Good Husband Mean Sacrificing Your Ambition?
Can a great man also be a good one? With that question, Noah Solloway of Showtime’s The Affair explained to the show’s audience what had driven him to ruin what, to many of us, looked like a pretty...
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Dolce & Gabbana Discovers Muslim Women, But What About Modesty?
The Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana recently launched a line of Muslim headscarves (hijab) and cloaks (abaya). The pieces reflect the signature D&G style—bold playful—and are shown...
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Hijabi Fashionistas Show That Modesty Can be Beautiful
Vogue recently featured hijabi Instagram star Amaal Said, “a 20-year-old Danish-Somali photographer and poet” who lives in London and frequently posts stylish images of herself to social media. The...
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