During the fourth season of Mad Men Feministing writers will offer some of our thoughts on feminist moments, scenes, and themes in the new episodes in order to start a discussion about these topics in our community. This year we’ll help you get through the middle of the week wait for the next episode. *WARNING: Lots of spoilers follow.

Don invites Sally to see The Beatles.
And Sally’s path to become a kick-ass radical lefty of the 60s begins…. -Vanessa

I would’ve reacted exactly like Sally did. -Jos

Lane introduces his father to his girlfriend Toni, a black Playboy Bunny. Lane’s father beats him, tells him to return to England.
So we get a season where race stays frustratingly in ...

During the fourth season of Mad Men Feministing writers will offer some of our thoughts on feminist moments, scenes, and themes in the new episodes in order to start a discussion about these topics in our community. This year we’ll help you get through the middle of the week wait for the next episode. *WARNING: Lots of spoilers follow.

Don lets Faye stay in his apartment alone.
Remember Don’s secret Dick Whitman drawer? Letting Faye stay in his apartment feels like a big change for Don, a shift away from his very secretive nature. Can you imagine him building relationships with women based on trust and honesty? -Jos

No, I really cant. Besides, I think Betty might snag him ...

I know, I know; our Mad Men Midweek Fix is late again, but considering everyone is scrambling at work before the long weekend, could you blame us? If you don’t know, during the fourth season of Mad Men, Feministing bloggers will offer some of our thoughts on feminist moments, scenes, and themes in the new episodes in order to start a discussion about these topics in our community. *WARNING: Lots of spoilers follow.

The new Salvatore (Art Director) and his obsession with nudity

I loved Peggy’s line to him about Playboy: that he’s staring at women who can’t stare back. -Ann

Peggy & the new Art Director’s power struggle; their nude work session

Did anyone else get the ...

During the fourth season of Mad Men Feministing writers will offer some of our thoughts on feminist moments, scenes, and themes in the new episodes in order to start a discussion about these topics in our community. This year we’ll help you get through the middle (ok more like end this week) of the week wait for the next episode. *WARNING: Lots of spoilers follow.

Harry on Puerto Rican women.
When even Pete’s not in the mood to hear about it, you know you’re being an asshole. -Ann

Its like that awful feeling I got in high school where I was partly excited that the white boys noticed who I was, while being equally reviled in their attention. -Samhita

Peggy meets Joyce, sees ...