Bitch Media

Bitch Media is a non-profit multimedia organization based in Portland, Oregon. It is best known for producing Bitch (magazine), a quarterly publication with the tagline A feminist response to pop culture. Founded in 1996 by Andi Zeisler and Lisa Jervis, Bitch Media has grown to encompass several podcasts, a fellowship for up-and-coming writers, and a community lending library.^[1] The organization can be found online at bitchmedia.org, as well as on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Though many of those who contribute are on staff at Bitch Media, the organization frequently features guest authors who write on topics ranging from My Little Pony to the racial politics of heavy metal music.^[1]

On their website, Bitch Media states that their values reflect “the diverse politics and experiences of its staff and Board, values the individuality of its creators and audience, and encompasses many—and sometimes conflicting—points of view. That said, the organization and its programs are guided by core values that include community and activism; diversity; open communication, engagement, and mutual respect; that there is no one monolithic feminism; and conscious business practices.”.^[2]

Bitch Media, a 501(c)3 non-profit, relies on member support from subscribers and donors to fund its efforts. One can become a member of the B-Hive by donating monthly to Bitch Media.^[3] B-Hive members receive a print and/or digital subscription and various other benefits.^[4]

Published works

• BitchFest: 10 Years of Cultural Criticism from the Pages of Bitch Magazine.^[5]

Published in 2006, BitchFest is a compilation of memorable articles from Bitch (magazine) throughout its ten years of circulation.

• Feminism and Pop Culture.^[6] Published in 2008, Feminism and Pop Culture traces the impact of feminism on pop culture (and vice versa) from the 1940s to the present and beyond. With a comprehensive overview of the intertwining relationship between women and pop culture, this book is an ideal introduction to discussing feminism and daily life.
• Bitch (magazine): Feminist Response to Pop Culture 1996–Present
• Bitch Media Podcasts - Available on iTunes^[7] or Bitch’s audio page^[8]

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