With the resurgence of “Sex and the City” on television, thanks to its availability on platforms like Netflix, a new generation finds itself immersed in the adventures of four women navigating love, life, and the unique challenges of being young in the city. Despite the passage of years, the series continues to hold a place […]
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New York is always perfect in sitcoms (Op-Ed)
Names like “New York City,” “The Big Apple,” and “The City Of Dreams” conjure up a wide range of mental and emotional associations. The iconic buildings and lively streets of New York City have been the setting for many tales, both true and imagined. But its charm is perhaps most on display in the world […]
Sarah Jessica Parker Opens Up About The Problematic Beauty Standards of Aging
Fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker has criticized the ageist nature of conversations that surround women’s beauty standards as they grow older, commenting on the unnecessary characterization of women as “brave” for embracing their gray hair and wrinkles. This hot topic was brought up in her “Sex and The City” reboot, “And Just Like That” by the character Charlotte, who criticized the character Miranda for refusing to dye her gray hair. SJP has pointed out how problematic it is that women are either congratulated for “aging gracefully” after feeling pressure to use products or undergo surgery to make them look younger, or they are applauded for having “courage” that they actually embrace the age they are without attempting to conform to the absurd beauty standards.
