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    What Did It Mean to Be a Man in 2015?

    What did it mean to be a man in 2015? The Representation Project — helmed by filmmaker and activist Jennifer Siebel Newsom — tried to answer the question, looking at the year in masculinity via pop culture, media, and advertising. What they found were plenty of stereotypes. Apparently, to be a studly guy, you need hot babes, fast cars, ripped abs, and be ready to rumble. Bonus points if you’re digging into red meat with a blonde and a gun as accessories. Brands that scored high on the stereotype

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    Is Posing Nude Really the Route to Empowerment?

    Celebrity nude photos are ubiquitous. Chelsea Handler’s Instagram is filled with topless and bottomless snaps of the comedian (on a camel — on water skis!), while Miley Cyrus is a fan of the topless selfie. Actress and mother of twins Zoe Saldana accompanied a recent photo of herself reclining on the floor sans clothes with the quote, “I love skin.