Kate Browne's Golden Girls Scholarship: Queers, Motherhood, Tricksters, & The American Dream
One of the best books we read in 2020 was Dr. Kate Browne's TV Milestone Series' book, The Golden Girls.
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Feb 6, 20212 min read
Everyone’s Favorite Golden Girls Grandma, Sophia Petrillo, is a Mischievous Trickster
Ask a casual Golden Girls fan who their favorite is, and there’s a safe bet that they’ll probably answer ‘Sophia.’ And why not?
Feb 5, 20213 min read
How Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls is the Ultimate Sucker for the American Dream
Put down your bootstraps and brace yourself, we have some bad news. The American Dream isn't real. And Rose Nylund doesn't know.
Feb 4, 20213 min read
Blanche Devereaux of The Golden Girls is Decidedly Uncomfortable with Motherhood
Ah, yes, child-rearing. Since the beginning of time (no, really) society has painted the picture of women as inherent nurtures. Blergh.
Feb 3, 20213 min read
Dorothy Zbornak Might Not Be Queer, but She’s an Amazing “Queering” Character on The Golden Girls
It’s no secret that The Golden Girls is a fan favorite of the queer community. And Dorothy is a 'queering' character.
Jan 27, 202110 min read
Gender, Stigma, & Illness in The Golden Girls: A Chat with Scholar Miles Martin
Scholar Miles Martin discusses how The Golden Girls tackles HIV/AIDS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and addiction affecting women on the show.
Jan 6, 202114 min read
The Golden Girls’ Enneagram Numbers
What are the enneagram numbers and personalities of Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia?
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