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Characters on the Couch
Film & Television Blog

by Dr. Sandra Cohen

DATE RAPE
What Loretta Young & Clark Gable
Remind Us Of Now

Date rape is a confusing thing. You know the guy. Went out with him. Even consented to kiss him. Maybe even more. But, when it came right down to it, you said “No “and he didn’t listen. Is it your fault for having gone that far? It’s not. No is No. There’s no reason to…

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ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK
Stinky Panties, Murder & More
Women Robbed Of Power

The women of Litchfield Prison in Orange Is The New Black were robbed of their power long before they got there. Piper, with her courtyard pulpit plea for self-respect in Season 3 of OITNB, is the new inspirational speaker on women’s empowerment. Granted, she’s got a lot to gain monetarily from convincing her fellow inmates…

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AMY SCHUMER
Not A Trainwreck
A Women’s Self-Esteem Advocate

Amy Schumer just might be the most vocal supporter and spokeswoman for twenty and thirty-something women. They all need her for their all-too-common struggles with self-esteem, body image, sexuality, and doubts about their lovability. We all do at whatever age. Thankfully, Amy likes “tackling the stuff nobody else talks about, like the darkest, most serious…

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