Her Campus at UPR
The “Cool Girl”: A Breakdown
The cool girl isn’t something you can achieve with a credit card and a dream. There is no mold you can fit into or a list titled “aesthetic” you...
Her Campus at Bentley
I Am Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl
The manic pixie dream girl phenomena is something that I’ve always been aware of. I use the term aware very loosely– I honestly just knew the word and understood...
Her Campus at Millersville
Why the “I’m Different Than Other Girls” Mentality Is Harmful
The idea given to girls by society, that to be liked you need to be different, has been present since humankind could think. Little girls told boys that their...
Her Campus at Kenyon
How to Spot a Poorly Written Female Character
Representation has been an issue in Hollywood for…well forever. And despite talks of diversification and equity, there are still some pretty nasty gender imbalances. A USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative...
Her Campus at American
Manic Pixie Dream Girl Monologue
"Cool Girl" Monologue? Try “Manic Pixie Dream Girl” Monologue.
Her Campus at Toronto MU
The Dangers of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl
I’m sending my sincerest apologies to any woman with dyed hair who’s been called Ramona Flowers. You didn’t deserve that.
Do You Know What Is A Manic Pixie Dream Girl?
Do you want to know more about how Manic Pixie Dream Girls are pictured in the movies? Check this out!
The Manic Pixie Dream Girl Needs to Die
Growing up, my sisters and I watched two kinds of movies- Disney movies and musicals. I would always think, “Wow, I want to be just like...
We Are Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl
The "Manic Pixie Dream Girl" is a popular cultural cliché that keeps coming back. The phrase was coined by film critic Nathan Rabin who...