Celebrity Women Pushing Boundaries




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Summary: <p><em>BuzzFeed</em> culture writer Anne Helen Petersen discusses her book <em>Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud: The Rise and Reign of the Unruly Woman</em>, which looks at how female celebrities are pushing the boundaries of what it means to be an “acceptable” woman. Petersen uses the lens of “unruliness” to explore the ascension of pop culture powerhouses like Lena Dunham, Nicki Minaj, and Kim Kardashian, exploring why the public loves to love (and hate) these controversial figures. </p> <p><em>This segment is guest hosted by Matt Katz.</em></p>