Busy Girls Book Club

167: How Pop Culture Portrays the Modern Woman in "Girl on Girl"

Busy Girls Book Club

Show Notes

Sophie Gilbert's "Girl on Girl" is a breakdown of 90's, 2000s and 2010s culture and how it has shaped how woman are viewed today. It analyzes different art forms and how they each play a role in limiting the power of women in 2025.

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