Following the episode "Hairography" in which Rachel is badly made-over by Kurt, Mike Hale of The New York Times noted a popular theme amongst critics for negatively highlighting the way Glee treats its female characters.
Efter episoden " Hairography ", hvor Rachel er dårligt lavet overgået af Kurt, bemærkede Mike Hale i New York Times at et populært tema blandt kritikere er den negativt fremhæve måde Glee behandler sine kvindelige karakterer på.